This custom seems to have originated . . . . . . . . an East European country.

April 15, 2024 by rawan239

not as accurate. The preposition “from” is used to indicate a source or origin. In this case, the custom is not said to have come from an East European country, but rather to have originated there. The preposition “by” is used to indicate a means or agent. In this case, the custom is not said to have been created by an East European country, but rather to have originated there. The preposition “with” is used to indicate a connection or association. In this case, the custom is not said to be associated with an East European country, but rather to have originated there.