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More than half of its $34.5 billion of expenses stem from computing and infrastructure costs.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
That seems to stem from the combination of three winning patterns—the “best six months” plus midterms plus the “size effect.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The charges in Utah stem from an undercover operation in which a state investigator opened a Kalshi account under a false name in September and placed 12 wagers on professional and college sports.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
The cuts to Disney’s experiences segment stem from a regular evaluation of the division’s priorities, investments and project timelines, the person said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Sergio carefully pulls a rambutan off its stem and gently cuts into it with his pocketknife.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
The impetus stemmed from the 10 days he spent with Rafael and Toni Nadal in Mallorca in July 2025.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
The latest back and forth between Trump and Maher stemmed from a mid-October White House dinner with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and musician Kid Rock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The company at the time faced criticism that the problems stemmed from a culture that chased quick payoffs while short-changing safety.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
A later rift stemmed from a dispute over a writing credit, according to Riskin’s daughter Victoria.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Their mother handed each of her daughters a stemmed blossom to slip into the chain-link fence.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
Now, he faces felony charges stemming from the undercover operation.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Lechevallier had been selected by French President Emmanuel Macron to replace the previous envoy, Laurent Bili, over the summer, but his appointment was thrown into limbo after a dispute stemming from the UN.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Another marriage stemming from the great “Good Morning America” cheating scandal of 2022 is imminent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Looking further ahead, silver still has potential to find support from stronger demand, stemming from growth in artificial intelligence and the data-center build-out.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026
Yes, Mitchell says looking back, “there were problems,” but he remembers them stemming from marital strife and tension between Kathie and his dad, not any cruelty on the part of his father.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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