stamp on

phrasal verb

stamped on; stamping on; stamps on
1
: to step heavily on (something) with one's foot
She accidentally stamped on my toe.
2
: to end (something) in a forceful way
The city council stamped on any efforts to build a liquor store.

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Familiar faces pop in and out, and viewers are introduced to several new characters who will undoubtedly put their own stamps on the franchise. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026 Kurt's key takeaways Grubhub's confirmation puts an official stamp on what sources have warned about for weeks. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Blackbird Bakery Chef David Everett has put his stamp on Williamsburg in many areas; Blue Talon Bistro, DoG Street Pub, La Piazza (housed in what was formerly The Trellis), and Blackbird Bakery all fall under his ownership. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026 Putting a stamp on an envelope won’t cut it. Guinevere Moore, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stamp on

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“Stamp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20on. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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