stemmed

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Sales at retailers rose in April for the third month in a row, but the increase stemmed in large part from drivers spending more on gas due to higher prices.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The dispute stemmed from a fast-tracked special legislative session last fall.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

CVS said much of the improvement stemmed from the turnaround at its insurance unit, Aetna, which like other insurers is benefiting from efforts to squeeze costs and improve payment rates, particularly in its Medicare plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The property had been the subject of search warrants in the past — including one that stemmed from civil litigation with the Smart family.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The few doubts being heard stemmed from rumors that the Nobel committee might suspend the prizes for the duration of the European war, which had begun with Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik