as in delayed
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 stemmed
Ecologist Barry Commoner’s 1971 empirical study confirmed that postwar environmental damage had stemmed almost entirely from new production methods and rising per capita consumption, not from the growing number of people.
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Brian C. Keegan, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Rainbow-stemmed Swiss Chard adds a pop of color and dose of magnesium to ward off miserable migraines.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
The tensions stemmed in part from McMahon’s efforts to expand the EDC’s influence, sometimes clashing with the city’s economic development department.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Iran has also stemmed the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, by threatening to attack any passing vessels.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
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Brian C. Keegan, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Rainbow-stemmed Swiss Chard adds a pop of color and dose of magnesium to ward off miserable migraines.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
The tensions stemmed in part from McMahon’s efforts to expand the EDC’s influence, sometimes clashing with the city’s economic development department.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Iran has also stemmed the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, by threatening to attack any passing vessels.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stemmed
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Altman was buried after a private funeral on March 31, after a public service was delayed when his widow went into labor with their daughter.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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His step-back jumper with 32 seconds left was the exclamation point, a shot that ended Orlando’s final push and extended Detroit’s season.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The program was created by Congress to help quickly protect nationals of countries that, as a result of natural or man-made disasters, were dangerous for people to return to, with routine reevaluations to decide if the protections would be extended or ended.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two biggest steel producers, Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel, as well as smaller mills, halted production.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a preliminary injunction, Judge Robert Pitman stopped short of ordering a temporary air conditioning remedy.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Swayman stopped the puck but had to freeze it for a defensive-zone faceoff.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tatum was fast asleep in the car in a further cute image, as the carousel concluded with another selfie of Kardashian and True.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Independent analysts have concluded that after all the changes so far have effectively produced a draw.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Robert Brulle, a visiting professor at Brown University who studies fossil fuel lobbying, said ExxonMobil led efforts to discredit climate science that successfully impeded government intervention.—
Alex Kuffner,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 9 in 10 workers said burnout has hindered their productivity.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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