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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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But President Donald Trump said talks were ongoing, adding that Israel was calling off those attacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

If they really want a cap, baseball insiders say, the owners will have to vow to stick together and support doing what the NHL owners did to secure one: calling off an entire season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 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

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

"Nah, it's cool," Ghost said, calling off his newbie goons.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds