call off
Example Sentences
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Instead, King wanted to know how the more experienced climber of the group, Conrad Anker, developed the discipline to call off a failed attempt just 300 feet below the summit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
However, the protesters say they will not call off demonstrations until India's premier investigative agency begins probing alleged malpractices in other recruitment exams.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Ahead of the action, easyJet urged staff to call off the strike on such a busy weekend.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
His comments followed his decision over the weekend to call off what he had billed as the biggest military attack since World War II to give talks a chance to proceed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“No you don’t. You know? You have a sucky time dress shopping, and you’re ready to call off prom. You wouldn’t try out for the play because you’re not the best actress in the universe.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
