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The shoes are made of leather
The cheese is made from milk
The vine is made from grapes

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The shoes are made of leather
The cheese is made from milk
The vine is made from grapes

Why?
When A and B are still alike, we'd use "A +be made of + B. "

When A and B are transformed totally and almost unrecognizable, we'll use "A+ be made from+B."
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