Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for called (off or out)
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There are 21 feature-film categories at this year’s Oscars, just as there were from 1983 to 2020 when the Academy gave out two different Sound trophies.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Retailers hung up posters to promote these new healthy foods, and some gave out coupons to encourage specific purchases.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Graham Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ho Jin's mom and self proclaimed dad bicker over his grandfather's books.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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There’s an ongoing jazz renaissance in Los Angeles, one loosely rooted in the genre’s prematurely and cyclically proclaimed death — the same way the city’s celebrities tend to become franchises in the afterlife, worth more dead than alive.—
Celina Pereira,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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This was mostly because Sonia was busy with the German shepherd, who slept behind a gate in the kitchen and barked frantically whenever another parent came to the door.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another neighbor, Amber Udasco, said the family had a large dog that barked and that the family kept chickens on the side of their house.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not completed and nothing had been announced by the team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pairings for all 49 groups and tee times will be announced on Tuesday.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Saturday’s game is also being advertised an autism awareness night, offering earplugs, fidget toys and a sensory break area for fans who plan to attend.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite being advertised for the afternoon, the beverages and foods will also be available in the morning .—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Victims and their supporters cried and hugged in the hallway while wearing yellow ribbons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Through much of his playing career in Washington with the Wizards, Wall cried openly at public moments of joy and sorrow.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Companies big and small are jumping into the business, a trend that likely will accelerate now that the SAG-AFTRA actors union has promulgated a model contract for such projects with budgets less than $300,000.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Regulations promulgated under the INA track the statute.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Called (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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