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 signature issue stems from Lyman beating incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) by a 2-1 margin from delegates at the party’s 2024 nominating convention.
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
The strengths of this slender film, which Tsou co-wrote with Baker, stem from its authentic rendition of daily life in a bustling metropolis.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Instead, the high court will consider issues stemming from three federal district court lawsuits that challenged Trump’s order.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 May 2025
The benefits attributed to monk fruit stem from mogroside IVe.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
The strengths of this slender film, which Tsou co-wrote with Baker, stem from its authentic rendition of daily life in a bustling metropolis.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Instead, the high court will consider issues stemming from three federal district court lawsuits that challenged Trump’s order.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 May 2025
The benefits attributed to monk fruit stem from mogroside IVe.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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“Stem from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stem%20from. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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