stamp out
phrasal verb
stamped out; stamping out; stamps out
1
: to stop or destroy (something bad)
stamp out smallpox/corruption
2
: to stop (something) from burning by stepping on it forcefully with the feet
stamp out a fire
stamp a cigarette out
Examples of stamp out in a Sentence
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However, the most recent infestation, in a residential area, is more difficult to stamp out, said Edgar Nolasco, director of the Santa Clara County Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
By being vigilant in their work and in watching what is going on around them, the good apples of the USPS could help stamp out this scourge.
— John Smyth, Towson
Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
Vowing to stamp out Hamas, Israel has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to the Health Ministry there.
—CBS News, 2 May 2024
Also last year, Bangladesh succeeded in stamping out lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 2 May 2024
Although law enforcement is likely requesting the location data to help them with criminal investigations, the senators say such sensitive data deserves appropriate privacy protections to stamp out the potential for spying abuses.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Some Jewish leaders, lawmakers and students are displeased that the Biden administration isn’t showing more resolve in stamping out the antisemitic harassment.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 28 Apr. 2024
Urso was referring to 2003 legislation that sought to stamp out the use of the Italian flag, boot, and other distinctive Italian phrases for products not made in Italy.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
Moore calls on Ukraine to step up its anti-corruption efforts, which have made strides under President Volodymyr Zelensky but failed to stamp out bribery and other bad behavior.
—Bynick Rockel, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
By being vigilant in their work and in watching what is going on around them, the good apples of the USPS could help stamp out this scourge.
— John Smyth, Towson
Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
Vowing to stamp out Hamas, Israel has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to the Health Ministry there.
—CBS News, 2 May 2024
Also last year, Bangladesh succeeded in stamping out lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 2 May 2024
Although law enforcement is likely requesting the location data to help them with criminal investigations, the senators say such sensitive data deserves appropriate privacy protections to stamp out the potential for spying abuses.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Some Jewish leaders, lawmakers and students are displeased that the Biden administration isn’t showing more resolve in stamping out the antisemitic harassment.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 28 Apr. 2024
Urso was referring to 2003 legislation that sought to stamp out the use of the Italian flag, boot, and other distinctive Italian phrases for products not made in Italy.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
Moore calls on Ukraine to step up its anti-corruption efforts, which have made strides under President Volodymyr Zelensky but failed to stamp out bribery and other bad behavior.
—Bynick Rockel, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Stamp out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20out. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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