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It said that lighter regulation, better marketing and incentives for investors were needed to stem the outflow.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Eero Saarinen produced the molded-fiberglass Pedestal chair, sweeping the seat and stem into a single sculptural form intended to eliminate what he called the “slum of legs” beneath tables and chairs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
While the steps helped stem the rupee's losses, the currency has faced fresh challenges as foreign investors continue to dump Indian equities and crude hovers around $100 a barrel.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Rapid stem cell growth can help the intestinal lining recover after injury or illness.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Some think it may stem from the fact that dragon mothers cannot nurse their young, which leaves the little beasts with a lifelong craving for milk.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
McLaughlin said his love of the outdoors stemmed from childhood.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Not all of the recent cancellations stemmed from funding concerns.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
His critiques of both communism and unrestrained capitalism stemmed from his dismay that each of them undermined the dignity of human beings created in God’s image.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Artificial-intelligence stocks have stemmed the bleeding, after a selloff on Monday spurred by concerns that major model creators would start taking a more disciplined approach to AI development and spending.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The altar was adorned with thick, fragrant clusters of flowers illuminated by the slender white stemmed candles that burned from six candelabra.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Another industry where executive trading has been lopsided is energy, recently boosted by rising oil prices stemming from the war with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The trend is being driven by the shortage of memory chips, and accompanying soaring costs, stemming from the massive buildout of artificial-intelligence infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
A warrant was issued for Brown’s arrest in June 2025 stemming from an altercation outside a celebrity kickboxing event in Miami the previous month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
His homeowners association fees have been creeping up to nearly $470 per month, and that’s on top of expenses stemming from special assessments he’s had to cough up.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
In Jackson Park Burnham faced repeated interruptions stemming from his de facto role as ambassador to the outside world, charged with cultivating goodwill and future attendance.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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