stem the tide
idiom
: to stop something from continuing and increasing
—+ of
We have to do something to stem the tide of violence.
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While many countries, states and major companies have taken steps to ban problematic plastics and set ambitious goals for waste reduction, the collective effort is still falling far short of what's needed to stem the tide of plastic waste.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Some advocates insist that the governor's measure may not be enough to stem the tide of runaway production unless above-the-line costs and a greater diversity of productions can qualify for tax incentives.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
With the scornful wave spreading across social media, Marvel waded in to stem the tide.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
His performance failed to stem the tide of Democratic angst.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 12 July 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Some advocates insist that the governor's measure may not be enough to stem the tide of runaway production unless above-the-line costs and a greater diversity of productions can qualify for tax incentives.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
With the scornful wave spreading across social media, Marvel waded in to stem the tide.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
His performance failed to stem the tide of Democratic angst.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 12 July 2024
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“Stem the tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stem%20the%20tide. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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