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
He backed off after a somewhat conciliatory phone call with Lurie, in which Trump said the mayor asked him “very nicely” to call off the deployment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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 will now consult resident doctor members in England on whether this offer would be sufficient to call off next week's strike.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
“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
