call off
Example Sentences
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That prompted ABC to call off the premiere days before it was set to run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The negotiations are happening as WGA West’s own staff members have been on strike, forcing the guild to call off its L.A.-based award show.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
The talks were described as "constructive" by the government, but not enough progress had been made to call off the strike.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
The BMA said it will ask its members whether the government's offer will be enough to call off Wednesday's strikes.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
“Pretend to be sick? Maybe they’d call off the performance.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
