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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Those final six in Philly are now stamped on the Derby highlight reel. CBS News, 14 July 2026 Those final six in Philadelphia are now stamped on the derby highlight reel. Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Since 2013, each sequel has avoided feeling stale because it's helmed by an up-and-coming director who puts their stamp on the material with a fresh story and set of characters. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Back in the fold, White made sure to put his stamp on things immediately. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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