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.

Examples of stem from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The House of Mouse to which Iger returned was beset by problems, some stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and Chapek’s unforced errors, such as the feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over LGBTQ+ issues that made Disney into a culture war punching bag. —

Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024 The lawsuit stems from disagreements involving Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, and five half-siblings: Sharon Nelson, Norrine Nelson, John R. Nelson, Omarr Baker and Alfred Jackson. —

CBS News, 6 July 2024 Pakistan government sources who spoke to the BBC have suggested that the country’s new military operation directly stems from pressure from China. —

Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 5 July 2024 The antitrust investigation stems from the use of RealPage rent-setting software that collects and analyzes data and helps landlords calculate what to charge their tenants in specific markets. —

Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for stem from

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