stem the tide

phrase

: to stop something from continuing and increasing

—+ of

We have to do something to stem the tide of violence.

Examples of stem the tide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The program was established by state lawmakers in 2018 as a way to help stem the tide of mental illness in jails and prisons, usually by dismissing cases and offering treatment for the underlying conditions behind a defendant’s arrest. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Niederhoffer and Hancock offer advice on how to stem the tide of workslop. — Harvard Business Review, 10 Mar. 2026

The Bulls got within 10 again on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, but each time the Kings came up with big baskets to stem the tide and secure the victory. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Among the units dispatched to stem the tide there was the 225th Separate Assault Regiment, engaging the Russians around the small city of Huliaipole. — David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for stem the tide

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• alkoxide
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• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
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