call off
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That prompted ABC to call off the premiere days before it was set to run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet posted a statement on Medium asking the Hawks to call off the promotion “as to ensure that the NBA remains a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone involved.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Europe's ESO star-gazing organisation on Monday welcomed plans to call off building a massive green energy project in the Chilean desert which threatened to spoil its telescopes' view of the darkest skies on Earth.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
The talks were described as "constructive" by the government, but not enough progress had been made to call off the strike.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
It was a legitimate concern, but decisions should not be taken out of pride or embarrassment, but out of pure strategy — and strategy here suggested we call off the strike.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
