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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All remaining evacuation orders were lifted in Orange County on Tuesday evening as authorities declared there was no remaining danger of an explosion, chemical leak or fire stemming from a hazardous material incident at an aerospace manufacturing plant. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 Eight mill workers and one firefighter were taken to local hospitals for treatment after suffering injuries, including chemical burns, stemming from the incident. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 May 2026 Both trends, stemming from wars in the 1760s, would shape the dynamics of the 1770s in profound and abiding ways. Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 For him, Niall’s obsession with Ruben stems from awe and fascination, a theme that Bell also carried into his portrayal. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 26 May 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 30 May. 2026.

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