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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Trump is no stranger to putting his stamp on the White House, which serves as a home, office and living museum.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Trump undoubtedly would like to put his stamp on the games, even though planning has been taking place for years.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The president’s request frustrated efforts by some in the House who had hoped to tie the GENIUS Act to a broader crypto framework, allowing the lower chamber to put its stamp on legislation and preventing additional crypto legislation from losing momentum.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 July 2025
Some of the posters ended up on the ground, where people stamped on them.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Trump undoubtedly would like to put his stamp on the games, even though planning has been taking place for years.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The president’s request frustrated efforts by some in the House who had hoped to tie the GENIUS Act to a broader crypto framework, allowing the lower chamber to put its stamp on legislation and preventing additional crypto legislation from losing momentum.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 July 2025
Some of the posters ended up on the ground, where people stamped on them.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
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“Stamp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20on. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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