stem from
phrasal verb
stemmed from; stemming from; stems from
: to be caused by (something or someone) : to come from (something or someone)
Most of her health problems stem from an accident she had when she was younger.
His love of the outdoors stems from his father.
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The variety in his work stems from how McNaughton has always seen directing — and life — as an endeavor that necessitated trying new things.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Deem’s focus on public health and sustainable ecosystems stems from her work as a veterinary epidemiologist.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
The Psychology of Villainy The most memorable villains often stem from trauma or a warped sense of justice.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
This reluctance to engage in conflict can stem from a fear of emotional or defensive responses from employees, resulting in unresolved issues that hinder effective leadership and progress.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Deem’s focus on public health and sustainable ecosystems stems from her work as a veterinary epidemiologist.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
The Psychology of Villainy The most memorable villains often stem from trauma or a warped sense of justice.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
This reluctance to engage in conflict can stem from a fear of emotional or defensive responses from employees, resulting in unresolved issues that hinder effective leadership and progress.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stem from
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“Stem from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stem%20from. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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