put paid to
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Bush, although the president later complained that a sluggish economic recovery had put paid to his chances of re-election.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Noise down in Westminster could put paid to that.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Last year a study put paid to magical thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
Injury put paid to her 2023 plan and the Scot feels "rushing" her marathon training contributed to the injuries that meant she was unable to run for nearly six months.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
The small matter of a monsoon put paid to any chances of beachside employment.
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