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calling off

VERB

discontinue

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon abort break off cancel desist drop kill postpone scrub withdraw

Example Sentences

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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

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

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, whose fight with singer Perry Farrell led to the band calling off the rest of its U.S. tour, got introspective about their drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024

In 2014, McIlroy won the BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour just four days after calling off his engagement to Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.

From BBC • May 15, 2024

This time, they even complimented us on calling off the strike.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela