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stem the tide

verb

Definitions

  1. To slow or stop the flow of something.

    • The news report stemmed the tide of concerned calls, but didn't stop them altogether.
    • The plan was to send 10 trucks of food for seven straight days, to help stem the tide of hunger and desperation and to begin building trust in communities that there would be enough food for all.

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