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Examples of call off in a Sentence
she was about to tell me the big news when her attention was called off by the arrival of another guest
called off the party after half of those invited couldn't make it
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Court has been called off since, amid the reported meetings with Willis.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
My parents called off their massive annual hosting duties and instead arrived at our home with a completely prepared and pack- aged Whole Foods Thanksgiving feast for four: a cooked turkey, the basic roster of surprisingly satisfying sides, and a page of heating instructions.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
The two called off their engagement after being together for three years.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2024
According to sources, the Hollywood couple has called off their engagement and ended their three-year relationship, per PEOPLE Magazine.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Call off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call%20off. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
call off
verb1
: to draw away : divert
call off a dog
2
: cancel sense 2a
call off a meeting
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