11.   It added that the tally should put paid to criticism that soccer matches are more boring and defensive than in the past.

12.   His brief comments put paid to recent speculation that he was going to make a major announcement about exchange controls at the opening ceremony.

13.   It could also put paid to all hope of Russian involvement.

14.   But even supposing that on Sunday they were in a position to do this, personal rivalries between the three men would probably put paid to the idea.