stem
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A lot of the problems stem from the Covid-19 pandemic, where the rapid expansion of government spending to protect the economy, coupled with an anemic federal infrastructure to manage it, opened the door to fraudsters.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
His successful but ultimately draining first inning led to UNC scoring four in the next two innings, knocking the Trojans into a huge hole and forcing its bullpen to stem the tide.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The fungus clings onto the moss stem, ballooning like candy floss around a stick.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Human stem cell-derived organoids can more closely reproduce human biology, helping bridge the gap between animal experiments and real patient outcomes.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
The Centipede rushed over to the stem of the peach and took the silk string in his teeth and bit through it with one snap of his jaws.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary lists containing stem
Photosynthesis - Middle School
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Photosynthesis - High School
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