Cut the main stem about twelve to fifteen centimeters below the head.

VOA: special.2010.03.09

It did not stem overpopulation, cut poverty, lower the divorce rate or put an end to unwanted pregnancies.

VOA: standard.2010.05.12

The notes from the FOMC's Sept. 16 session showed that some committee members favored a rate cut to stem economic strains, though not at the time of the meeting due to concerns about rising inflation.

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The press statement implies the decision is purely a financial one - by stopping its stem cell programme it will cut its workforce by more than a third and save millions of dollars.

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No official announcements have been made, but analysts expect either a rate cut or other moves to stem capital inflows.

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