put out of its misery

Example Sentences

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Encouraging the court to engage in what amounts to judicial euthanasia, the brief asserts that the act has been so disfigured over the years that it should be put out of its misery.

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2021

When the deed must be done — a foundering book put out of its misery — the unfortunate task is executed with maximum stirrings of pity and regret.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2018

It wasn't as bad as the preceding sentence makes it sound, but the project was quickly put out of its misery - although Pete let managers inform the rest of the band.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2018

Asked if Spelacchio would be put out of its misery and replaced before Christmas, she stated, "No, absolutely no removal."

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2017

MLS’s biggest expansion error in that time was Chivas USA – a misjudged franchise of Mexican club Guadalajara that was put out of its misery in 2014.

From The Guardian • May 19, 2017