from my position vs from this side

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'From my position' is used when referring to someone's viewpoint or physical location, while 'from this side' is used when referring to a specific side or direction. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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from my position

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to someone's viewpoint or physical location.

This phrase is used to indicate a perspective or viewpoint based on where someone is located physically or metaphorically.

Examples:

From my position, I can see the entire city.
From my position as a manager, I believe we should implement this new policy.

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"One young guerilla suffered extensive shrapnel wounds"in an explosion no more than 10 yards from my position.
We are doing everything we can in relation to that policy, both from my position and from the position of the Commission, which is helping generously.
I followed their efforts from my position here in Parliament as soon as they took up their offices.
From my position, I cannot see the tower.
Look at it from my position.
They're headed east from my position.
Review the footage from my position a couple hours back.
You will do anything to protect me, but look at it from my position.
If we're to proceed, you'll need to tell me more about at it from my position.
Dear Mr. Phillips, I regret to inform you that I am resigning from my position as office assistant for healthful foods distribution effective immediately.
Yes, I am stepping down from my position as Member of the Supreme Audit Office of the Czech Republic (see also my answer to Question 4).
We are aware of your concerns and you may rest assured that I shall do my best, from my position, together with the French Government, to answer them to your satisfaction.
What would you have said, from my position?
Even from my position in third seat,
Thus, from my position of almost absolute solitude in Parliament, I take the liberty of asking for the House's support for these two proposals which would contribute to the standardization of what is laid down in the directive.
I can't verify from my position, but what do you think?
From my position I can only call on them to make sure that European taxpayers' money is spent correctly and to combat the level of irregularities in their countries.
I would therefore like to extend my sympathy to all those citizens in the regions where the storms raged so furiously, and at the same time, from my position here in this Chamber, point to how important it is to support these regions and people.
It was all I could see from my... position.
I meant any response from Greathouse about my position in the study.

Alternatives:

From where I stand
In my opinion
From my perspective
From where I'm sitting
From my vantage point

from this side

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific side or direction.

This phrase is used to indicate a particular side or direction in relation to the speaker or a specific location.