calling off
Example Sentences
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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
The day's two big talking points involved Crystal Palace - Strand Larsen's arrival from Wolves and the calling off of fellow striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan because of issues with his medical.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 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
Buzz was calling off numbers to Neil, so that Neil could devote all his attention to looking out the window.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
