from the slums

Frequency: 7.110.8 per million words

Indicates origin or movement away from a slum.

slumPREPOSITION + slum

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Examples (10)

  • He rose from the slums to become a successful businessman.
  • The novel tells the story of a young woman escaping from the slums.
  • Many immigrants found themselves living in the slums upon arrival.
  • The government initiated a program to redevelop areas from the slums.
  • She remembered her childhood from the slums with a mixture of sadness and resilience.
  • The documentary followed individuals trying to make a better life away from the slums.
  • He was determined to prove that his background from the slums would not define him.
  • The artist's early work was heavily influenced by her experiences from the slums.
  • After years of hard work, he finally moved his family from the slums to a respectable neighborhood.
  • The politician often spoke about his journey from the slums to inspire voters.