stem from

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According to researchers, any toxic airborne chemicals would likely stem from the charred foam insulation, metal exterior, burned solar panels and any lithium batteries that might have been present inside the warehouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

She said the ethical issues stem from how the remains were historically obtained.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“The complainants portray complex situations of economic hardship and multidimensional cycles of poverty that do not stem from a single source,” the IFC said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The trading activity seems to stem from a viral post on the WallStreetBets subreddit titled, “We need to save Wendy’s.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

That something seemed to have rules and resistances of its own, ones that did not stem from me.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann