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stems

verb

present tense third-person singular of stem

as in ends

to stop the progress or spread of (something) efforts to stem the dramatic decline of an endangered species

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Recent Examples of stems The debate stems over a Federal Communications Commission action on June 29 that advanced the company’s plans, over the objection of California regulators, many residents and Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 The ‘College-Enrollment Death Spiral’ and College Athletics The merger of Ursuline and Gannon stems in part from the enrollment challenges that have become a focal point of higher ed administrators across the country. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 To keep the mani fruit inspired, the artist added cherries—stems and leaves included—to each nail. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Applying mulch directly against plant stems traps moisture, leading to rotting and other issues. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 That prediction stems in part from his expectation that technology companies will crank up their prices as their products become more essential to companies like Allianz. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 While the yen has weakened sharply against the dollar, the euro-yen cross has been relatively stable, suggesting that the latest pressure stems partly from broad dollar strength, rather than a loss of confidence in Japan's currency. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Revive leggy stems by cutting the plant back by a third to boost growth and blooms. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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Once the eclipse ends, this rugged headland becomes an excellent place to watch the Perseids, with broad ocean views and little interference from nearby towns.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
The last step is acknowledging that there’s never really any dragon, even or any moment when the journey ends.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of ends

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As such, Propco must reapply for permits before resuming construction, which delays the project’s completion until the middle of 2027, according to the documents.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026
The deal also delays the elimination of dental help for undocumented adults a year later than Newsom proposed.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

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Vehicle stops can be inherently fraught and unpredictable, with the person behind the wheel in control of thousands of pounds of steel that can pose great risk should a driver refuse to comply or simply panic and flee.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Additionally, one source said that ICE officers can conduct some vehicle stops during the pause but only in the presence of a local law enforcement officer trained to make vehicle stops that partners with ICE under the agency's 287(g) program.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of stops

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This mechanism functions as a physical switch, giving operators an extra layer of direct control because shutting off the external neutron generator immediately halts the nuclear reaction.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
The countywide legislation halts zoning and permitting processes for data centers and BESS sites in unincorporated areas of Jackson County for 180 days, which sponsor Sean Smith and other legislators have said will create time for the county to set more detailed permanent land use policies.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of halts

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The Connected Vehicle Rule, finalized in 2025 under the Biden Administration, effectively blocks Polestar from selling cars in the US starting with the 2027 model year.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
One blocks the receptor binding protein, which the virus uses to attach to human cells.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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And since the World Cup concludes with the final on July 19, DirecTV’s five-day trial will provide free coverage through the remainder of the tournament.

— Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Not long ago, a group of anthropologists were climbing the Inca Trail, the legendary hike through the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains that concludes at Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate.

— JD Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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