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
But later discoveries of rare earth minerals and abundant oil and gas put paid to that label.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
Jim Lovell was one of the 110 test pilots considered for selection but a temporary liver condition put paid to his chances.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
The yellows in qualifying put paid to that, and instead Norris ended up helping Piastri.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2024
The small matter of a monsoon put paid to any chances of beachside employment.
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