put paid to

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But an oversteer snap out of the Spoon Curve double left-hander put paid to his chances, although he was still quick enough to leapfrog ahead of Norris.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Last year a study put paid to magical thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Maybe the dramatic rise and rise of 20-year-old England back rower Pollock put paid to his chances also.

From BBC • May 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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