How to Use stem from in a Sentence
stem from
verb-
Harding's manner stemmed from a need to show his worth.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
-
Remove the stems from the kale by grasping the leafy part and pulling off the stem.
—ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
-
My comedy doesn’t stem from me trying to find where my voice fits.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
-
His wealth stemmed from his prolific career on screen and on stage.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2026
-
Pino has said the bottles and cans stemmed from the trash of six boats tied up at the sandbar.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
-
Much of the backlash stems from the resources such projects devour.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
-
The reason stems from something very basic about how our minds work.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
-
Nike’s shift is not the only progress stemming from these efforts.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
-
James knew her son’s trouble in the classroom did not stem from a lack of effort.
—Samuel O’Neal June 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
-
The charges stem from a 94-page indictment.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 16 June 2026
-
The main differences come down to texture and taste, which stem from how it’s made.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
-
This discrepancy stems from the fact that hunters tend to see more deer when cold fronts hit.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 2023
-
The case stems from a crash in Florida last year that killed three people.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
-
But while the idea initially stemmed from a joke, the demand was real.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2026
-
All of this stems from a case that is relatively tame, by on-field standards.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
-
Summer is a good time to remove dead and dying stems from both new and old wood hydrangeas.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
-
Part of that stems from just how large the entire universe around the festival has grown.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
-
Loyd’s values stem from watching her father own his own business.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
-
There has been an increase in teen meet-ups near area malls, stemming from social media posts.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
-
Some of the nuances around dupes stem from its definition.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
-
Combs alone faces at least 70 civil suits stemming from a flood of complaints.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
-
Making a creamy sauce often stems from using some of the pasta water.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
-
Much of the change stems from a decrease in government spending and a surge in imports.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2026
-
Hughes’ fall on this list mostly stems from major growth from others above him and the lack of term left on his deal.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026
-
But said her decision to end her campaign stemmed from her own internal polling.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
-
The fine stems from the way Google bundles apps and services with Android phones.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
-
Everything stems from that, the beginning of punk and the feelings that evokes.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
-
The essence of sports is good sportsmanship, which stems from good character and a respect for the game.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
-
Instead, the issue stemmed from heavy traffic and the long commute between the school and their new home.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026
-
Bresciani said the search warrants stemmed from weeks of investigative work.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'stem from.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated:
