within n days... of or from?

English translation: within n days of (an event); within n days from (a date or time)

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English term or phrase:	within n days... of or from?
Selected answer:	within n days of (an event); within n days from (a date or time)
Entered by:	María Eugenia Wachtendorff

04:41 Jan 26, 2004

English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general)

English term or phrase: within n days... of or from?

One of my perennial doubts!

I have seen both prepositions used. I think "of" is the most appropriate.

Your assistance will be highly appreciated!

mew

María Eugenia Wachtendorff KudoZ activity Questions: 2490 (3 open) (22 without valid answers) (137 closed without grading) Answers: 6081 Chile
Local time: 15:10

It depends on the context

Explanation:
E.g. "within 14 days of purchase" / "within 14 days from date of purchase".

Selected response from:

Chris Rowson (X)
Local time: 21:10

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Thank you very much, Chris!
I also appreciate all other colleagues' support and explanations.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

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5 +18

It depends on the context

Chris Rowson (X)

4 +5

"of" is what I saw more freqently

matias

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7 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +5

"of" is what I saw more freqently

Explanation:
Appears freqently in those warranty cards:

Please mail this card to XXX within 14 Days of purchase.

matias

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +18

It depends on the context

Explanation:
E.g. "within 14 days of purchase" / "within 14 days from date of purchase".

Chris Rowson (X)
Local time: 21:10
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

Grading comment

Thank you very much, Chris!
I also appreciate all other colleagues' support and explanations.

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