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.

Examples of stamp on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In career defined by humor and fearlessness, broadcaster Vic Lombardi has left stamp on Colorado sports. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 31 May 2024 Abercrombie & Fitch, the clothing retailer beloved in the 1990s and early 2000s, put an emphatic stamp on its comeback, posting its best first quarter in company history. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 May 2024 Presidents in recent decades have almost exclusively turned to relatively young nominees in an effort to put a long-lasting stamp on the court. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024 All Real IDs will have a stamp on the right hand corner to show that the identification document meets federal standards set forth by The Real ID Act of 2005. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 Franze’s senior year was one of questions answered, doubters silenced and the final stamp on an impressive career. Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2024 The mark stamped on your Real ID compliant cards depends on the state. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 By funding the construction of Titanic II, Palmer is also able to put his own stamp on the cruise line. Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024 Following the news of Betts passing, musicians took to social media to commemorate his stamp on the music industry. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024

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“Stamp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20on. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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