stamp on
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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Visitors can also participate in the 3 Build Challenge, collecting stamps on the Lego Festival map for each zone.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
This can be longer than the date stamped on the carton if they are stored properly.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Another way to assess age and origin is through maker’s marks—symbols, numbers, or letters stamped on an item to identify its manufacturer.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Abel is already moving to put his stamp on the roughly $300 billion basket, reportedly unwinding positions tied to former investment manager Todd Combs after his departure for JPMorgan at the end of 2025.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
This can be longer than the date stamped on the carton if they are stored properly.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Another way to assess age and origin is through maker’s marks—symbols, numbers, or letters stamped on an item to identify its manufacturer.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Abel is already moving to put his stamp on the roughly $300 billion basket, reportedly unwinding positions tied to former investment manager Todd Combs after his departure for JPMorgan at the end of 2025.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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“Stamp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20on. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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