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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

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

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

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

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He might have called off the deal altogether, and I wasn’t about to let that happen.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney