called off
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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
Estée Lauder and Puig Brands called off a multibillion-dollar deal after Charlotte Tilbury made complex financial demands, sources said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Energy markets held centre stage after US President Donald Trump signalled "serious negotiations" with Tehran and called off planned strikes, boosting optimism that tensions could.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Other parades and public celebrations were called off altogether.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“Yes, sir, Longstreet’s attack was virtually over before Early got into action. But Early made no progress and called off the attack very soon. General Johnson managed to capture some trenches. Casualties were, ah, light.”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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