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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With at least another two matches to come for England before the top two in each group go on to the semis and final, there is more than enough time for Dowman to put his stamp on this tournament. Art De Roché, New York Times, 21 May 2025 Officials determined Kelter forcefully stamped on the head of Australian center Georgie Friedrichs. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025 Lauren Sánchez is headed to the altar in style The Emmy-winning journalist will soon tie the knot with Amazon founder Jezz Bezos See all of her Paris bachelorette party looks so far Lauren Sánchez is putting her stamp on bridal fashion ahead of her big day! Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 May 2025 Sedgwick and Smith, the matriarch and doorman/family friend, respectively, lead a hilarious ensemble that puts a modern stamp on a story that explores interfaith relationships and family dynamics. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025 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 27 May. 2025.

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