stem from

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 difference may stem from the very different structures and bonding found in the two superconductors. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 The charges stem from an alleged threat Duterte, 48, made during a 2024 online news conference. ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Much of the backlash stems from the resources such projects devour. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026 All of this stems from a case that is relatively tame, by on-field standards. Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 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 10 Sep. 2026.

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