stomp

Example Sentences

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Unless you stomp on the accelerator, it initially moves out on electric power and the gas engine soon joins in, sending a subtle, snoozy tremor through the structure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Yet this moment seems a bit different — as though markets might be more fragile, and investors could be less inclined to simply stomp on the gas pedal at the first sign of any pullback.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 9, 2025

Komasa knows authoritarianism in its most flagrant, brutal forms, but his new film “Anniversary” imagines a scenario in which fascism doesn’t stomp in, jackbooted, but creeps, pretty and ladylike, on kitten-heeled feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

Each day the audience was fascinated by the many rituals and traditions on display, from salt throwing to ring-entering ceremonies, and participated enthusiastically when prompted to shout at every yokozuna foot stomp.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

I was the ultimate champion for a while, until a high school guy showed up and knew how to counter my electricity move with Chun-Li’s heel stomp.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri