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[stem] / stɛm /






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Menefee has said he supports regulating the crypto industry rather than fighting it, and that the differing perspectives between him and Green stem from a generational divide.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

His successful but ultimately draining first inning led to UNC scoring four in the next two innings, knocking the Trojans into a huge hole and forcing its bullpen to stem the tide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Human stem cell-derived organoids can more closely reproduce human biology, helping bridge the gap between animal experiments and real patient outcomes.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Changes in population totals stem from three factors: domestic moves, international migration, and the balance of births and deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Miss Spider, who was literally squealing with excitement, grabbed the Centipede by the waist and the two of them started dancing around and around the peach stem together.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl




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