The situation stems from what Robert G. Clarke, chancellor of Vermont's state colleges, calls "a perfect demographic storm" involving jobs, housing, the environment, education, even skiing.

This deplorable situation stems largely from the time of the Lindsay administration, when commercial contractors agreed to make collections in the early morning hours.

This situation stems from a law passed in the 1930s by the dictator Ioannis Metaxas.

No impact is the present motif, and, ironically, this situation stems from the company's uniform excellence and the sense of wide variety within the repertory.

The current uncomfortable situation stems from 1997, when Mr. Chirac, who had a majority in Parliament, confidently called an early election to strengthen his hand - and lost.

Mr. Perales, who took over in June at a nominal salary, said the financial situation stemmed largely from bad planning in the face of cutbacks in foundation and corporate financing.

To be sure, this situation could stem from the fact that funds that invest in small-capitalization stocks have led the markets over the last five years.

Advanced Micro's situation may stem in part from the accelerating collapse of the market for personal-computer microprocessors compatible with the Intel 386 line.

The situation of more than one quarter of these women stems from the lack of childcare facilities or their excessive cost.

The situation stems from a dispute between the city and the state over how the contracts should be awarded.