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putting one's stamp

putting one's stamp is the present participle and gerund of put one's stamp.

Meaning of put one's stamp

Verb

put one's stamp (third-person singular simple present puts one's stamp, present participle putting one's stamp, simple past and past participle put one's stamp)

  1. (idiomatic) To change or influence (something) in a way that demonstrates one's style or abilities; to make a lasting impression on.
    • The Rizing Zephyr took a 71-70 lead on a Shota Tsuyama free throw (he missed the first attempt) with 1:42 to play, which was followed by a cold spell by both offenses before Coleby got in position to put his stamp on the final outcome.2018 October 20, Ed Odeven, “Northern Happinets earn dramatic victory over Rizing Zephyr”, in The Japan Times

Questions about putting one's stamp

What is putting one's stamp the present participle and gerund of?
Putting one's stamp is the present participle and gerund of put one's stamp.

Words near putting one's stamp in the dictionary

  1. putting one's own oxygen mask on first
  2. putting one's oxygen mask on first
  3. putting one's pants on one leg at a time
  4. putting one's shoulder into
  5. putting one's shoulder to the wheel
  6. putting one's stamp
  7. putting one's whole pussy into
  8. putting oneself about
  9. putting oneself across
  10. putting oneself in someone's place
  11. putting oneself in someone's shoes

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