stem from

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A lot of the problems stem from the Covid-19 pandemic, where the rapid expansion of government spending to protect the economy, coupled with an anemic federal infrastructure to manage it, opened the door to fraudsters.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian has said some of the recent difficulties stem from changes to how the airline routes and schedules pilots, as outlined in its pilot contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Because cats often share the same environments as their owners, researchers believe some cancer risks could stem from common environmental exposures.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Asked about the US criticism, Tedros said that could stem "from lack of understanding of how IHR work, and the responsibilities of WHO and other entities".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

That something seemed to have rules and resistances of its own, ones that did not stem from me.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann