The empirical support stemmed mainly from historical evidence on lynchings of blacks in the South.

Connors' support for Garrison stemmed from the fact that he too had briefly been a sailor.

Mr. Bauer's support for Israel, he says, stems from both theology and ideology.

Further support for this hypothesis stems from a study conducted by Thompson and Prottas (2005).

Her support stems from her brother being diagnosed with the disease.

He said the overwhelming bipartisan support for the bill stemmed from its respect "for the civil liberties guaranteed by our Constitution."

If that support stemmed from Nechayev being a fan of Ambassador Spock, then fine.

She said fundamental support stemmed partly from jitters about possibly tight supplies of Soviet crude and heating oil available for export to Europe.

And they can point out that the nominee's support from the Administration stems from recent political service.

New support stemmed from higher oil prices - an inflationary signal - and a weaker dollar.