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<@ULVA73B9P> I got jobs that are blocked on "cancelling". How do I make them completely stop?

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For jobs stuck in a "cancelling" state, here's what you can do:

1. First, try to cancel the flow run through the UI or CLI:
```bash
prefect flow-run cancel &lt;flow-run-id&gt;
```

2. If the flow run remains stuck, you can force the state change using the Prefect CLI:
```bash
prefect flow-run set-state &lt;flow-run-id&gt; cancelled
```

This will forcefully update the state in Prefect's database. However, be aware that:
- This only changes the state in Prefect's database
- Any actually running processes might continue running
- You may need to manually clean up any infrastructure (e.g., Docker containers, Kubernetes pods) if they're still running

For prevention:
- Ensure your infrastructure block configurations are correct and up-to-date
- When using containers, make sure they're configured to handle termination signals properly
- Consider implementing proper cleanup handlers in your flows using `on_completion` or `on_failure` parameters

You can find more details about flow run cancellation in the <https://docs-3.prefect.io/v3/advanced/cancel-workflows|documentation>.

Would you like me to provide more specific guidance based on your infrastructure setup (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)?