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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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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

U.S. stock futures were largely unmoved by Trump saying he had called off a plan to attack Iran, while global bond markets stabilized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

The NEU called off further action after the government revised its 2023 offer to 6.5%.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

After two weeks, Ludendorff called off the Somme offensive and shifted to the north, striking near the ruins of Ypres.

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