stem
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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
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
In Colorado, Kimberly Jones has grown her herd of goats from 25 to 250 in seven years, deploying their efficient teeth, hooves and stomachs to clear undergrowth to stem the spread of flames.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
In 2021, Dr. András Lakatos and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge developed miniature human brain models using stem cells taken from patients.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
He strode up to the stem war leader and fetched him a heavy clout on the shoulder.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing stem
Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Photosynthesis - High School
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