call off

Example Sentences

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And when the King was about to travel, the shooting incident in Washington brought fresh calls for him to call off the trip.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet posted a statement on Medium asking the Hawks to call off the promotion “as to ensure that the NBA remains a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone involved.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

A spokesperson added that they did not call off the show despite "many threats" attempting to force them to.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Other artists and shows that have been forced to call off performances in China include pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki and jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara, Kyodo said.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Not to call off a contest, certain of my failure, before she even looked at my drawings.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson