from vs. away from

Hi,

Which sentence do you think sounds better?

  1. I’m issuing a restraining order - the defendant must stay one hundred yards from the plaintiff at all times.
  2. I’m issuing a restraining order - the defendant must stay one hundred yards away from the plaintiff at all times.

Thanks!

I believe ‘away from’ is more common. It also seems more specific.

Thank you Bev!