put paid to
Example Sentences
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Last year a study put paid to magical thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
Earlier in his athletics career, Pembroke was targeting the London 2012 Olympics before an elbow injury put paid to that dream.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
Injury put paid to her 2023 plan and the Scot feels "rushing" her marathon training contributed to the injuries that meant she was unable to run for nearly six months.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
At one stage, it seemed she and Knight may produce a repeat of their match-winning partnership in the Eliminator but Ismail put paid to that.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2024
Well, old man," said Bertie, as they sought their rooms; "that's put paid to his name—won't do you any more harm this journey.
From The Patrician by Galsworthy, John
