adjective
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having a stem
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( in combination )
a thin-stemmed plant
a long-stemmed glass
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having had the stem or stems removed
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Etymology
Origin of stemmed
Example Sentences
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The initial litigation stemmed from allegations that Johnson was “running a fraud and extortion scheme” where he claimed to be a U.S. intelligence agent.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
His frustration with appears to have stemmed from her refusal to condemn the outgoing director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, during a congressional hearing in March.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
SpaceX says the company as a whole reported a $4.9 billion net loss last year, some of which stemmed from its X.com social-media platform.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Perhaps half of the increase stemmed from a statistical snafu tied to last year’s lengthy government shutdown.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
She smiled, patting my hand, comforting me, even now that my distress stemmed from her own peril.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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