1.   If action stems from subjective meanings, it follows that the sociologist must discover those meanings in order to understand action.

2.   American officials hope that word of the repatriations may deter others from making the hazardous journeys, but such actions have hardly stemmed the tide in the past.

3.   Amtrak has already taken action to stem its losses.

4.   Public pressure on the French government forced them to take drastic action to stem the carnage.

5.   The latest disciplinary action stemmed from two brawls during the game in Kansas City, which featured five hit batters.

6.   The Stephens action stems from a broader NASD and Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of whether NationsBank deceptively marketed mutual funds as conservative banking products.

7.   These actions stem from apparent wrongdoing in the underwriting and sales of municipal bonds.

8.   Already there is evidence that the Chinese government has taken action to stem the flow through fines, jailing and confiscation of boats.

9.   Although delegates have no legislative power, their statements were expected to pressure governments and nations to take action to stem pollution.

10.   Market players had looked for coordinated global action to stem the crisis of confidence spreading through emerging markets, where Brazil was the latest victim.