Use 'date from' when connecting objects or buildings to their era of origin. This coin dates from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
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Precise Origins
Indicate an approximate era if the exact origin time is unknown or broad. These traditions date from ancient times.
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Avoid using 'date from' for items or events that are recent or current. The iPhone does not date from the 21st century; it was released specifically in 2007.