Sentence examples for off the discussions from inspiring English sources
In a statement, the Dutch operator called off the discussions, blaming "current adverse conditions in the financial markets".
Since talks broke down, Andersen's lawyers and officials have said that the firm has not called off the discussions, nor is it abandoning the negotiating table.
Many Tibetans have written off the discussions since an official leading the Chinese side said last November that the existing system was "perfect".
During a committee meeting in 2008 on a free trade deal with the United States, opposition politicians used a sledgehammer to try to break down a barricade erected to seal off the discussions, The Times reported.
But if Mr. Qurei's government proves ineffective and peace negotiations stall in coming months, the officials say, Israel will consider calling off the discussions and taking the unilateral steps that Mr. Olmert has suggested.
Ghosn and Wagoner have given themselves until Oct. 14 to decide whether to press ahead with, or call off, the discussions.
I thought we could kick off the discussion with some thoughts on the title.
Terry Heymann, from the World Gold Council, kicked off the discussion by running through the reactions to the standard.
The philosopher, AC Grayling, kicked off the discussion in favour of the motion with a definition.
In the interest of class time, I had to shut off the discussion.
At one table, Gina Schmeling, who was six months pregnant, kicked off the discussion.
