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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

Bhakta called off earlier plans for 93 hotel rooms, 18 condos, a micro-distillery, restaurant and spa while blaming the state’s regulatory process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

It was called off the following day, and his body was never recovered.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The Battle of Arras dragged on until the middle of May before it was called off.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman