put paid to

Example Sentences

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It put paid to Fontana's plan to also enter long track events, forcing her to concentrate on her signature shorter disciplines.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Last year a study put paid to magical thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Poor weather on Friday put paid to any flying that day, but better conditions over the weekend have led to some stunning scenes over the city and the surrounding countryside.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024

Great Britain's Ollie Wood said he felt like he had been "rear-ended by a lorry" after a crash put paid to his and Mark Stewart's chances in the men's Olympic madison.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

The small matter of a monsoon put paid to any chances of beachside employment.

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