as in delaying
to stop the progress or spread of (something)
efforts to stem the dramatic decline of an endangered species
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Recent Examples of stemming
And Joan and Nancy’s strained relationship — stemming back to their tumultuous childhoods with their abusive father — eventually leads Joan to seek employment elsewhere.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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Yoon's martial law decree and parliamentary impeachment have triggered a political storm, disrupting state affairs, halting high-level diplomacy and sending shockwaves through financial markets at a time when the country was already grappling with a faltering economy.KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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While many storks continue to follow these traditional routes, some populations in western Europe have adapted to milder winters and abundant food supplies by halting their migrations and overwintering closer to their breeding grounds.Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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From near-death experiences via boulder chasing, tangling with deadly snakes, stopping fascist organizations in their tracks to communing with aliens, archaeologist Indiana Jones has done it all.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Viking cruises spur the project Viking in 2022 began using Milwaukee as a turnaround site for its Great Lakes cruises — with trips starting or ending here.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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House Speaker Mike Johnson was opposed to its release, citing a longstanding practice of concluding ethics investigations after a member had left Congress.Emily Chang, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Carey recently wrapped her Christmastime Tour, concluding a month-and-a-half long run with a final performance at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ficus tree roots can lift and split concrete walkways, potentially impeding pedestrian movement.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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If the bill somehow does not pass before a midnight deadline, the government will shut down, putting federal employees on unpaid furlough and potentially impeding the function of numerous government departments and programs just before Christmas.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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He was used primarily in the tight end and slot receiver spots on offense while also blocking on 116 snaps.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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The club said blocking the wind was also a factor in this move.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Stemming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stemming. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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