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    Smile stay home from school

    Anna thought about staying home from school today.


    How should I interpret from in other words in the above context? Thanks.
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    Default Re: stay home from school

    Quote Originally Posted by angliholic View Post
    Anna thought about staying home from school today.


    How should I interpret from in other words in the above context? Thanks.
    'staying home________school today.'

    Maybe the best words are 'staying home and away from school today.'
    You can also say 'staying home (rather than)(instead of) going to school today.'

    I can't think of any others now.
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    Smile Re: stay home from school

    Quote Originally Posted by 2006 View Post
    'staying home________school today.'

    Maybe the best words are 'staying home and away from school today.'
    You can also say 'staying home (rather than)(instead of) going to school today.'

    I can't think of any others now.
    Right on! 2006, thanks.
    I adore your explanation.
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