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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The Pentagon is sending up to 1,500 troops to help secure the southern border as President Trump pushes to stem the tide of migrants entering the country.
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Brad Dress, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
Mosley, who hit four 3-pointers in the first half, said the Vikings were ready to stem the tide when the Meteors made their run.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
That will stem the tide of migrants coming to the U.S., another Trump administration priority.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Quick responses, even a holding statement, can help stem the tide.
—Georgia Godfrey, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Brad Dress, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
Mosley, who hit four 3-pointers in the first half, said the Vikings were ready to stem the tide when the Meteors made their run.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
That will stem the tide of migrants coming to the U.S., another Trump administration priority.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Quick responses, even a holding statement, can help stem the tide.
—Georgia Godfrey, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Stem the tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stem%20the%20tide. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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