"date back to" or "date back from"
Hi, all
I've run into this phrase while reading something about the Vikings and Leif Erikson.
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"Experts also established that the remains dated back from around 1000 AD, exactly the time that Eriksson’s voyage had taken place.
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But, I can't find many examples of "date back from" on Google.
I personally like "the remanis date back to 1000 AD." much better.
What are your suggestions?

Thanks a lot.

Question

"date back to" or "date back from"
Hi, all
I've run into this phrase while reading something about the Vikings and Leif Erikson.
----------------------------
"Experts also established that the remains dated back from around 1000 AD, exactly the time that Eriksson’s voyage had taken place.
----------------------------
But, I can't find many examples of "date back from" on Google.
I personally like "the remanis date back to 1000 AD." much better.
What are your suggestions?

Thanks a lot.

Answer

I must be honest and say that I have always only mostly heard "dates back to" myself.

Answer

This phrase can be used, although it's not very common. Try finding it in English dictionary book if you want.

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