stamp out

phrasal verb

stamped out; stamping out; stamps out

: to stop or destroy (something bad)

stamp out smallpox/corruption

: to stop (something) from burning by stepping on it forcefully with the feet

stamp out a fire

stamp a cigarette out

Examples of stamp out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Urso was referring to 2003 legislation that sought to stamp out the use of the Italian flag, boot, and other distinctive Italian phrases for products not made in Italy. —

Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024 Moore calls on Ukraine to step up its anti-corruption efforts, which have made strides under President Volodymyr Zelensky but failed to stamp out bribery and other bad behavior. —

Bynick Rockel, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024 Navalny was a rare voice of dissent in Russia, where Putin has stamped out most forms of political opposition, independent media and free speech. —

Alexander Smith, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024 Some experts also point out that the advent of take-at-home DNA tests by companies such as 23andMe and Ancestry has pretty much stamped out fertility fraud in the modern era. —

Rob Kuznia, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024 Attacking supply Controlling fentanyl demand through prevention and treatment is a defensive strategy, and the U.S. should take a proactive strategy to stamp out the supply of the drug. —

Christopher Tang and Thomas Choi, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2024 The only authorities on the streets these days are Gaza’s economy ministry monitors, dressed in black civilian clothes, who occasionally inspect markets in Rafah and Deir al-Balah to try to stamp out price gouging by pressuring vendors to sell their goods at normal prices. —

Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2024 In the wake of Navalny's death, Russia's security services have moved quickly to stamp out any signs of mass gatherings or hints of criticism. —

Kim Hjelmgaard and Anna Nemtsova, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024 Then came Time’s Up, an advocacy organization started in Hollywood but focused on workplace equity and stamping out harassment across industries. —

Ellie Austin, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024

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