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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That process has shifted as Warsh has begun to put his stamp on the central bank. — Matt Peterson,steve Liesman, CNBC, 23 June 2026 Back in the fold, White made sure to put his stamp on things immediately. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 The supporting cast is comfortable in the age-old stereotypes thrust upon them and eager to place their own stamps on the roles. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 New York — Kevin Warsh wasted no time putting his stamp on the Federal Reserve in his first meeting as chairman. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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