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
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
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh isn’t a stranger on Wall Street, but the mystery to investors is whether he’s as committed as he sounds to stamp out U.S. inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
As prime minister, he charted a pragmatic economic course and sought to stamp out corruption.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
The function of hate, as Sarai saw it, was to stamp out compassion—to close a door in one’s own self and forget it was ever there.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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