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calling off



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Egypt thanked the president for calling off the strikes he had threatened just hours earlier and said it hoped the combatants would seize the opening to strike a deal to end the war.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Iran's foreign minister was due to return to Pakistan on Sunday as international mediators try to keep peace talks on track despite US President Donald Trump calling off his envoys' planned trip.

From Barron's Apr. 26, 2026

"Creating posts and improving patient care should not be dependent on calling off a strike."

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

The news of the home’s reconfiguration came after Joel announced May 23 that he would be calling off his tour to focus on treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus.

From MarketWatch Dec. 9, 2025

“The fact that I’m calling off the climb,” he said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti



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