What difference does the preposition make?

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from/on both sidesIs the sentence below ok? I get my good looks from my mother's side. Thanks.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Yes, that's what is commonly said.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you for your reply.

Apparently, my question is incomplete.

I came across the below examples on Macmillan Dictionary. My question is: Why isn't the same preposition used in both sentences, as to my knowledge, saying "my uncle from my father's side" is incorrect and "on" should be used instead.

Ecample sentences on Macmillan Dictionary:

Which side of the https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/family_1 is his https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/uncle from?

on someone’s mother’s/father’s side:

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/rose_1 is my https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/cousin on my https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/mother_1’s side.

Thank you!

What difference does the preposition make?

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