call off

Example Sentences

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He backed off after a somewhat conciliatory phone call with Lurie, in which Trump said the mayor asked him “very nicely” to call off the deployment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A spokesperson added that they did not call off the show despite "many threats" attempting to force them to.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The agreement prompted unions to call off a three-day strike.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The BMA said it will ask its members whether the government's offer will be enough to call off Wednesday's strikes.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

“Perhaps I should use my influence to call off the investigation,” he said.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman