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

That ouster put paid to the hegemony of Meir's centre-left Labour party.

From Reuters • Oct. 17, 2023

A spokesman said: "This has put paid to any hope of the bold, transformative policies we need."

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2023

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