called off

VERB

discontinue

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon abort break off cancel desist drop kill postpone scrub withdraw

Example Sentences

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An official signing of the deal in Switzerland was called off after President J.D.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Stocks rallied on Thursday and Friday and oil prices eased after the president said he called off a strike on Iran, citing the latest peace discussions.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Laguna Beach Mayor Mark Orgill issued a statement expressing sympathy for the girl’s family when the search was first called off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

With both squads based in North Carolina, the game was planned for Monday, but the Norwegian Football Federation announced on Sunday it had been called off because of injuries in the Scotland camp.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Arthur called off the hunt, judged accurately that the insurgents were demoralized, and allowed his men to sleep in comfort on their arms, with few but careful sentries.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White