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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

The fungus clings onto the moss stem, ballooning like candy floss around a stick.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

They compared gene expression in neural stem cells treated with MK-4, which promotes neuronal differentiation, with cells treated using a compound that suppresses the process.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

He took his father's pipe out of his pocket and put the stem of it into his mouth.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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