1.   The word abortion never crossed our lips.

2.   The word abortion did not appear in any of the three proposals.

3.   And Bush, careful not to put off abortion-rights supporters, never utters the word abortion.

4.   Finally, she mentioned the word abortion.

5.   He has praised the work of anti-abortion organizations without uttering the word abortion.

6.   In his first major announcement as president, Bush banned US funds to family planning clinics overseas if they breathe the word abortion.

7.   Republican sponsors who brought the bill to the House floor Thursday shunned the word abortion.

8.   Republican sponsors shunned the word abortion.