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
Elon Musk's SpaceX will attempt another launch of its mammoth Starship rocket Friday, after the previous evening's try was called off over technical issues.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The comments came after President Trump said he had called off military strikes planned for Tuesday in light of what he called positive developments at the negotiating table.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The NEU called off further action after the government revised its 2023 offer to 6.5%.
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
