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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

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

Europe's ESO star-gazing organisation on Monday welcomed plans to call off building a massive green energy project in the Chilean desert which threatened to spoil its telescopes' view of the darkest skies on Earth.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

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

He had said, "Do you want to call off the war?" and she had said, "Sure, let's call off the war."

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies




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