Sentence examples for an abortive from inspiring English sources

We censored pregnancies ending with an abortive outcome other than spontaneous abortion.

He also launched an abortive attack on Sri Lanka.

His Mossad career ended after he led an abortive rebellion against its leadership.

In 1950 the Christians joined in an abortive secession attempt of the South Moluccan Republic.

Turkey invaded Cyprus after an abortive coup by Greek Cypriot supporters of union with Greece.

In 1914, during the first world war, German warships made an abortive attack on Stanley.

Initially, Sher seems a small, shrunken figure trudging wearily homewards after an abortive sales-trip.

…other nationalists in an abortive attempt to kill French guests at a banquet.

Wellesley's new assignments were disappointing: an abortive expedition to Hannover, followed by a brigade at Hastings.

Before this, there had been an abortive effort to shoot in an asylum.

After an abortive attempt to force Lessard to resign, Lepage finally abandoned the company in 1989.