stem from

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A lot of the problems stem from the Covid-19 pandemic, where the rapid expansion of government spending to protect the economy, coupled with an anemic federal infrastructure to manage it, opened the door to fraudsters.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Changes in population totals stem from three factors: domestic moves, international migration, and the balance of births and deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Because cats often share the same environments as their owners, researchers believe some cancer risks could stem from common environmental exposures.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Sustained bond yield increases stem from pandemic-era borrowing, persistent deficits, and elevated inflation.

From Barron's • May 22, 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