stem from
phrasal verb
stemmed from; stemming from; stems from
: to be caused by (something or someone) : to come from (something or someone)
Most of her health problems stem from an accident she had when she was younger.
His love of the outdoors stems from his father.
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The motivation behind Clark’s work stems from her journey.
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William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Citi Bike stemmed from a practical impulse.
—Evan Friss, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
This ruling is a reminder that the case stems from a game ticket that most likely cost hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of dollars.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Police said the investigation is ongoing, but the shooting may have stemmed from a fight.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Citi Bike stemmed from a practical impulse.
—Evan Friss, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
This ruling is a reminder that the case stems from a game ticket that most likely cost hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of dollars.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Police said the investigation is ongoing, but the shooting may have stemmed from a fight.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stem from
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“Stem from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stem%20from. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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