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called off

VERB

discontinue

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon abort break off cancel desist drop kill postpone scrub withdraw

Example Sentences

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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

President Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Elon Musk's SpaceX will attempt another launch of its mammoth Starship rocket Friday, after the previous evening's try was called off over technical issues.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It also called off plans to sell EVs in a joint venture with Sony.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

On November 19, the Allied offensive was officially called off.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman