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
"We expect firms to take robust action to stamp out scam ads and boot out the bad actors behind them to safeguard their users."
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
As prime minister, he charted a pragmatic economic course and sought to stamp out corruption.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
Something you want to hide in a cardboard box, something to stamp out of your mind.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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