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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a thing from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to an object or concept that originates from a specific source or context.
Example: "This is a thing from my childhood that I cherish deeply."
Alternatives: "an item from" or "a product of".
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The writer hasn't heard a thing from him yet.
Could a son learn such a thing from his father?
"I thought it was a thing from the '70s.
"We couldn't see a thing from our seats".
Nor had I ever seen such a thing from the excellent seat I usually occupy.
And the most damning thing is that no one learned a thing from Duane Smith.
"The red and black thing for me has been a thing from back in the day.
"We haven't heard a thing from the bank for a long time".
"Today, there's a thing from that era that is a little bit lacking," she said.
Probably because the formation of the solar system has prevented such a thing from happening.
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Yoga is a thing from India.
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