21.   A previous attempt by the state to sell CIC was called off last year, as trade unions and local politicians opposed the move on concerns of job cuts.

22.   After trading ended, the federal dockworkers union called off sympathy strikes at other ports that were threatened for tomorrow and Friday.

23.   After the markets closed the pilots called off their strike threat provided the government maintains restrictions in the shipping channel.

24.   BT and MCI, as part of their agreement to join forces, agreed that MCI would pay the fee if the acquisition is called off for certain reasons.

25.   But since a trial could drag on for years, most observers would expect Staples and Office Depot to call off the deal if an injunction is issued.

26.   But Selig did not call off the rest of the season on the day he had set as a deadline for doing so.

27.   But Prime Minister John Major went out of his way to say that he was still not absolutely convinced that the IRA had decided to call off violence permanently.

28.   But the hype reached a crescendo as the company delayed and finally called off the IPO, choosing instead to merge with Healtheon.

29.   But that gathering was abruptly called off late Friday, amid grumblings by those who felt excluded from efforts to wrap up outstanding issues.

30.   Call during off hours.