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fro

adverb

ˈfrō

Definition of fro

as in away

from this or that place ferries carrying passengers to and fro

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Recent Examples of fro What is Rassi on the lookout when shopping for new pieces to rock while working fro home? — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 25 May 2021

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The famed stage actor, who performed late into his life, didn’t shy away from challenging roles.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
YouTube Europe boss Pedro Pina, a fixture at these events, reminded producers that the platform won’t take work away from them by entering the production game.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of away

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Shares of Netflix are down 20% year-to-date on fears the streamer’s days of double-digit gains are coming to an end.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
According to CrowdStrike’s 2026 Global Threat Report, the average breakout time from initial access to lateral movement is 29 minutes, down 65% from 2024.

— Asaf Wiener, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of down

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Between 50 and 60 visitors will make the trek out there on a typical day, according to David Boyd, public information officer for the White River National Forest.

— The Aspen Times, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
The station is soon invaded by out-of-time baseball stars, fairytale villains, and unseasonal snow, all created by aliens eager to understand the concept of imagination.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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