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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On Tuesday, a report from The Athletic, citing an unmanned NFL team executive, highlighted decisions Sanders made that could have contributed to some teams becoming disillusioned with the former Colorado quarterback leading up to the NFL Draft.
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“From.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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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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