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stemming
verb(stem)
to make headway against (something, such as an adverse tide, current, or wind)
stemming
verb(stem)
to check or go counter to (something adverse)
stemming
verb(stem)
to remove the stem from
stemming
verb(stem)
to make a stem for (something, such as an artificial flower)
stemming
verb(stem)
to occur or develop as a consequence : have or trace an origin
stemming
verb(stem)
to stop or dam up (something, such as a river)
stemming
verb(stem)
to stop or check by or as if by damming; especially : stanch
stemming
verb(stem)
to turn (a ski) in stemming

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