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- verb Alternative spelling of
rubber stamp .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb approve automatically
- verb stamp with a rubber stamp, usually an indication of official approval on a document
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Examples
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He and the majority of Republicans should know how to use that "rubberstamp," since they used it a lot during the GW Bush administration.
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In a new ad, Blunt goes directly at Carnahan's decision to raise money with President Obama -- describing her as a "rubberstamp" for his agenda and quoting the chief executive saying "it would've already been done if I had Robin Carnahan there."
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When Blacks hear these words from two White male newscasters, the word "rubberstamp" comes racing to mind.
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Personally I'm sick of Rogue Presidencies and want to see whoever gets in the WH next work really closely with Congress -- by which I do not mean "rubberstamp"; I mean "democracy".
In Letter, Hillary Blasts Cheney For Saying She Helped Enemy 2009
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With an incredibly low public approval rating -- lower than the White House -- and congressional GOP members being labelled a "rubberstamp" for the White House agenda, along comes a contract award that everyone can feel comfortable opposing and look good in doing so.
Masters of Message 2006
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John Cornyn (Texas) described her as a "rubberstamp" for President
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His Republican counterpart, Sen. Richard Shelby, also vowed not to "rubberstamp" the proposal.
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But, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) described her as a "rubberstamp" for President Barack Obama's agenda.
Nikki Haley wins South Carolina primary, Rep. Bob Inglis loses 2010
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Pipeline backers offered the Nebraska state government a $100 million bribe if it would agree to rubberstamp the pipeline route.
Carl Pope: Tough Times for Tar Sands Carl Pope 2011
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But backed by Big Oil and other dirty energy interests, Republican Senate leaders have led the charge to block any progress on transitioning our country to a clean energy economy and a new guard is waiting in the wings, ready to rubberstamp Republican leadership's directive to obstruct all efforts to reform our nation's energy policies.
Gene Karpinski: Elect Climate Champions, Reject Flat Earthers Gene Karpinski 2010
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