from life

phrase

of a painting, drawing, etc.
: from looking at an actual person, object, etc.
drawings done from life rather than from photographs

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Despite growing evidence supporting safety and efficacy, and the lifting of the warning, a lingering stigma is keeping women from life-saving care. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026 At its core, Vargas said, the gym is meant to be a place where men can step away from life’s stressors and support one another — in a world that often discourages men from opening up. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 Algren has been gone from Chicago since leaving in 1975 and gone from life since dying in 1981 from a heart attack in Sag Harbor on Long Island. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Police said the bicyclist was found suffering from life-threatening injuries. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from life

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“From life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20life. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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