from
preposition
ˈfrəm 
ˈfräm,
also fəm
1
a
—used as a function word to indicate a starting point of a physical movement or a starting point in measuring or reckoning or in a statement of limits
came here from the city
a week from today
cost from $5 to $10
b
—used as a function word to indicate the starting or focal point of an activity
called me from a pay phone
ran a business from her home
2
—used as a function word to indicate physical separation or an act or condition of removal, abstention, exclusion, release, subtraction, or differentiation
protection from the sun
relief from anxiety
3
—used as a function word to indicate the source, cause, agent, or basis
we conclude from this
a call from my lawyer
inherited a love of music from his father
worked hard from necessity
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The number of volunteers for this week’s tournament is a small decrease from last year’s total of 341, who staffed 22 basketball games and 26 academic, educational and social events.
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Israeli attacks in Gaza have since killed more than 35,000 people, according to figures from local officials.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
Israeli attacks in Gaza have since killed more than 35,000 people, according to figures from local officials.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2024
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from
preposition
(ˈ)frəm
ˈfräm
1
—used to show a starting or central point
came here from the city
a letter from home
ran a business from home
2
—used to show removal or separation
the dictator fell from power
subtract 3 from 9
far from safe
3
—used to show a material, source, or cause
a doll made from rags
reading aloud from a book
suffering from a cold
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