
From
Origin Clarification
Use 'from' to highlight someone's origin or hometown in conversations or introductions.

I met someone from Brazil at the conference.
Non-literal Usage
'From' sometimes denotes a past condition or state that has changed.

Their band has come a long way from its humble beginnings.
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