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kaput

[kah-poot, -poot, kuh-] / kɑˈpʊt, -ˈput, kə- /


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She lost 2 minutes on the day, then more time in a climbing stage, and summarily declared her defense kaput.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

During that winter, the farmhouse's cellar flooded, the pipes froze and "the tractor just decided to go kaput".

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

So, I’m not surprised this thing finally went kaput.

From Slate Jan. 12, 2024

Whether her chances are kaput is something Eastside voters get to decide — if she stays in the race.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2023

“Oh, well, that’s the easy part. Stay away from her: your problem’s kaput.’

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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