date from
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: to have been made in or to have come into being in (a certain time in the past)
This bowl dates from the sixth century.
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Those structures date from the early 20th century, when American architects (many schooled in Europe) wrestled with how to disguise revolutionary technology and unprecedented scale in familiar wrappings.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
After years of conflict, Christian communities that date from the time of the Apostles have shrunk.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
That is a double increase from year to date from the same time period last year.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Combs’ release date from prison has been set, more than three months after a jury delivered a mixed verdict in his federal trial.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
After years of conflict, Christian communities that date from the time of the Apostles have shrunk.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
That is a double increase from year to date from the same time period last year.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Combs’ release date from prison has been set, more than three months after a jury delivered a mixed verdict in his federal trial.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Date from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/date%20from. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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