as in canceling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
their film deal had been abruptly cried off, and now the filmmakers were back to square one
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From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
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But in Japan, there’s no legal recourse and canceling a location shoot with short notice is an accepted part of the culture.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, that action then sparked outrage among many residents who felt the city was abandoning homeless residents, while also trying to push them to other cities.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, demand for nonalcoholic alternatives has surged — even as most consumers continue to drink alcohol in moderation rather than abandoning it altogether.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The company ended up scrapping it and keeping its old branding.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 Dec. 2025
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The White House says scrapping prior legal pathways and protections is part of its goal.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2025
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Montgomery County’s superintendent recommended revoking the charter of MECCA Business Learning Institute because of concerns about transportation and other services for students with special needs.—
Nicole Asbury,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Should Wise rule that the court has jurisdiction in the matter — and deny the motion to dismiss — the court would then hear the merits of the case and could possibly issue an injunction blocking the State Department from revoking student visas based on free speech.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Her behavior led to the pilots aborting takeoff.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the Spanish outlet La Marea uncovered contracts that restricted women’s movements during pregnancy, including clauses prohibiting travel abroad or aborting the fetus.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Nov. 2025
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In his opening moves as mayor, Mamdani signed executive orders dealing with housing and one repealing all of former Mayor Eric Adams’s executive orders signed after his indictment on corruption charges in September 2024.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Jan. 2026
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Third, negotiators must start by repealing the Gainful Employment Rule, especially since the OBBBA will replace it with the earnings premium.—
Bob Carey,
Boston Herald,
20 Dec. 2025
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Coffman said that shows officers and their supervisors are judiciously calling off pursuits that become too dangerous.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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Years after calling off their first engagement, Affleck and Lopez reconnected then married in 2022.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Crying off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crying%20off. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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