TRUMP AND HARRIS ARGUE ABOUT ABORTION: 20 English Phrasal Verbs and Advanced Vocabulary

Abortion is a highly controversial topic in the United States. In this English lesson, you will watch a news clip about their disagreement and you will learn some important English phrasal verbs and advanced vocabulary you can use in your next English conversation.
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1. Controversial
: Something that causes a lot of disagreement or discussion.
: The topic of abortion is very controversial, with people having strong opinions on both sides.
2. Zeroing in
: To focus closely on something.
: Vice President Harris is zeroing in on women's reproductive rights during her campaign speeches.
3. Reproductive Rights
: The rights related to having children and making decisions about one’s own body.
: Harris believes that reproductive rights, including the right to abortion, should be protected.
4. Campaign trail
: The places and events where politicians travel and speak during an election.
: On the campaign trail, Trump often talks about his stance on abortion.
5. Clashing
: When two or more people strongly disagree.
: Harris and Trump are clashing over the issue of abortion in their debates.
6. An issue
: A topic or problem that people are concerned about.
: Abortion has become a major issue in the upcoming election.
I had an issue at work today. Our computers stopped working.
7. Bus tour
: A journey by bus that politicians take to meet people and talk about their campaign.
: Harris started a bus tour to visit key states and discuss her views on abortion.
8. Key states
: Important states in an election that can decide the outcome.
: Both candidates are focusing on key states where the debate on abortion could influence voters.
9. Abortion
: A medical procedure to end, or terminate, a pregnancy.
: The debate over whether abortion should be legal is dividing the country.
10. IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
: A medical process where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, and then placed in the woman’s womb.
: Some people worry that new abortion laws might also affect access to IVF treatments.
11. Tens of thousands of dollars
: A way to describe a very large amount of money, specifically between $20,000 and $90,000.
: Some couples spend tens of thousands of dollars on IVF to have a baby.
12. Mandate
: An official order or requirement.
: Some states have a mandate that limits when and how abortions can be performed.
13. Didn’t sit well
: When something causes discomfort or disagreement.
: Trump's comments about banning abortion didn’t sit well with many voters.
The meal we had last night didn’t sit well with my stomach.
14. Expanding
: Making something larger or more so more people can use it.
: Harris talks about expanding reproductive rights to protect more women.
15. Spokesperson
: A person who speaks on behalf of a group or individual.
: The spokesperson for Harris’s campaign explained her position on abortion during a press conference.
16. Ban
: To officially forbid something.
: Trump supports a ban on abortion after a certain point in pregnancy.
17. Campaign surrogate
: A person who represents a candidate and speaks on their behalf during the campaign.
: Harris’s campaign surrogate visited key states to talk about the importance of reproductive rights.
18. Surrogate mother
: A woman who agrees to carry and give birth to a baby for someone else.
: Some people worry that abortion bans could affect the rights of surrogate mothers.
19. Divisions in the party
: Disagreements or different opinions within a political party.
: The debate over abortion is causing divisions in the party, with some members disagreeing on the issue.
20. Sanctity of life
: The belief that life is sacred and should be protected.
: Trump argues that the sanctity of life is why abortion should be restricted.
21. Overturning
: To reverse or change a decision or law.
: The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has created new arguments about abortion.
Roe v. Wade was a 1973 court case in the United States. The Supreme Court decided that women have the right to choose an abortion, making it legal across the country. However, in 2022, the Supreme Court overturned this decision, allowing each state to decide if abortion is legal or not.

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Abortion is a controversial issue, and I find it hard to pick a side, as both sides have reasonable arguments. I agree with reproductive rights, but I also believe in the sanctity of life, and I find it heartbreaking to end a potential life. It's good to see that both candidates are zeroing in on women's reproductive rights in their campaign trails. Hopefully, they can come up with a solution that balances the two perspectives. Thanks, Brent for this gripping lesson! 🙏

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