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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American Olympic rugby star Alev Kelter will face a judicial hearing and potentially lengthy suspension after being sent off in a women’s rugby test on Saturday for stamping on the head of an opponent. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025 Retro Style Curtains Retro decor trends have been making a huge comeback in 2025 and are putting their stamp on kitchen curtains, too. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025 Friday will honor the 1985 team with a unique insignia stamped on the baseball. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025 Crawlers who spend $10 or more at any shop will receive a stamp on their passport. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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