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[stem] / stɛm /






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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

His successful but ultimately draining first inning led to UNC scoring four in the next two innings, knocking the Trojans into a huge hole and forcing its bullpen to stem the tide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The fungus clings onto the moss stem, ballooning like candy floss around a stick.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

They compared gene expression in neural stem cells treated with MK-4, which promotes neuronal differentiation, with cells treated using a compound that suppresses the process.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

My head, which had been wobbling on its stem, snaps upright.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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