as in delayed
to stop the progress or spread of (something)
efforts to stem the dramatic decline of an endangered species
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Recent Examples of stemmed
Wilde reflected on the intense scrutiny that surrounded her relationship with Styles, arguing that fans' strong reactions stemmed in part from the pop star's uniquely passionate fan base.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
From that idea stemmed LightHeaded, a sports memorabilia company.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
The vision that allowed NBC to get off the ground stemmed largely from one man, David Sarnoff, the leader of RCA and the Steve Jobs of his day.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 June 2026
But that has not stemmed local outrage.
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stemmed
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
From that idea stemmed LightHeaded, a sports memorabilia company.
—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
The vision that allowed NBC to get off the ground stemmed largely from one man, David Sarnoff, the leader of RCA and the Steve Jobs of his day.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 June 2026
But that has not stemmed local outrage.
—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stemmed
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Tuesday night’s showdown with Ecuador was delayed by an hour because of lightning.
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First, a five-year closing process delayed the project, which was supposed to be completed by 2021.
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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Kyle Stowers went 4-for-5 with two homers, three RBI and three runs for the Marlins, who halted a two-game slide.
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The third round was halted for about an hour because of a late storm.
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Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
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The victim in the latest attack had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her, the FWC said in a press briefing.
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
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Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
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The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
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The Great American State Fair kicked off last week, though the 16-day event has been hindered by weather shutdowns, technical difficulties and low attendance.
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Smith has long complained that Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, hindered the province’s energy industry and fueled separatist sentiment.
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“Stemmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stemmed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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