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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Welker took over the program 14 months ago, succeeding Todd with a mandate to put her own stamp on the show. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024 By then, Trump or Harris will have put their stamp on the economy. Control Risks, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Through Sub-Genre, Newman often partners with brands such as REI that aren’t normally associated with entertainment but want to put their stamp on narrative films that reflect their values. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024 Welker is expanding the show’s reach, amplifying diverse perspectives and putting her own unique stamp on the program. Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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