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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

U.S. stock futures were largely unmoved by Trump saying he had called off a plan to attack Iran, while global bond markets stabilized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Energy markets held centre stage after US President Donald Trump signalled "serious negotiations" with Tehran and called off planned strikes, boosting optimism that tensions could.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Ifeoma was saying that they just called off a strike,” Mama said.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie