as from

phrase

chiefly British
—used to indicate the time or date when something begins
The new law takes effect as from July 1.

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By contrast, Saudi Arabia is poised to export oil from its Red Sea terminal at Yanbu, now that the East-West Pipeline is back, as well as from its Persian Gulf ports. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 An eye will need to focus on ethics and lessons from history, as well as from social and political philosophy regarding protections for individuals, communities, domestic and supranational institutions and humanity at large. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 In 1928 and 1929, as well as from 1936-1941, the SAT had no math questions. — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Unobstructed by high buildings, as would be the case in places like New York, their levitating forms also define the experience from above as much as from below. — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as from

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“As from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20from. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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