His decision, he explained on a conference call, stemmed from a desire to play at home.

The decision to buy into Kashagan may have stemmed from that discussion, oil industry specialists say.

His decision to produce the series, he says, stems in part from the limits of what a television director can do.

Knight said his decision stemmed from lessons in accountability that he learned as a child.

The decision to take such a confident approach stemmed in part from research among consumers.

The agent's decision stems from knowledge of the patient's desire in this matter.

The decision stems from the reasons they went into organic farming in the first place.

The decision stemmed from concerns about the quality control of independent contractors hired during construction.

"Our decision doesn't stem from any desire to send out a political message," she said.

Aides said the President's decision stemmed, in part, from a desire to act now, before the 1996 campaign moves into full gear.