The increase in house calls also stems from an aging population and a growing number of homebound patients.

The increase in the debt burden stems largely from two factors.

He said the increase stemmed from rising newsprint and energy prices.

The increase could stem from the use of smokeless tobacco.

The most recent increases stem from various factors, including putting back design and construction elements eliminated to reduce costs several years ago.

The bank holding company's increase stemmed mainly from a rise in non-interest income.

The increases stem from a $30 million electrical rewiring in 1999.

The increase in artificial hearts as bridges stems from the growing success of human heart transplants.

About half of the increase stemmed from higher oil prices.

From this freedom stems a direct increase in self belief and identity with a community, a cause that is greater than the individual.