stamp out
Britishverb
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to put out or extinguish by stamping
to stamp out a fire
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to crush or suppress by force
to stamp out a rebellion
Example Sentences
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That outbreak has led to bigger questions about the U.S. health system’s ability to track and stamp out foodborne illnesses.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
The central bank could raise interest rates this year — and thus slow the economy — in an effort to stamp out inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
In late May it launched an investigation to determine whether Vietnam's failure to stamp out IP violations was "unreasonable" and problematic for US commerce.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
The government is on a campaign to stamp out fraud and waste.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
I stamp out the remains of my little fire, clear up the scraps of food, and tuck Cinna’s gloves in my belt.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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