on the other hand
idiom
—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a different point of view
He's a good guy. His brother, on the other hand, is a very selfish man.
Profits are earned by those who own and employ capital. Rent, on the other hand, is collected by those who own natural resources and provide them to others.—
William Tucker
—often used after a statement introduced with on the one handWilliam TuckerThen he is incorporated formally into the plot, his persona on the one hand central, on the other hand continuingly elusive.—William F. Buckley, Jr.
William F. Buckley, Jr.Examples of on the other hand in a Sentence
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Burleson Centennial, on the other hand, has never made the state tournament, according to the UIL state archives.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024
But our styles, on the other hand, couldn’t be more alike.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Spalding, on the other hand, helped organize the Jackson County Pro-Slavery Pioneer Association to attract Southerners interested in making Kansas a slave state.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
Western states like California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, on the other hand, are each paying more than $3.50 a gallon.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 22 May 2024
Electric vehicles, on the other hand, have no tailpipe emissions.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024
Orange peel, on the other hand, is a perfect match for the flavors.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 May 2024
Fear, on the other hand, requires effort and education.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
President Joe Biden, on the other hand, has steered the country’s education system more through federal action and investment in public schools.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024
But our styles, on the other hand, couldn’t be more alike.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Spalding, on the other hand, helped organize the Jackson County Pro-Slavery Pioneer Association to attract Southerners interested in making Kansas a slave state.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
Western states like California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, on the other hand, are each paying more than $3.50 a gallon.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 22 May 2024
Electric vehicles, on the other hand, have no tailpipe emissions.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024
Orange peel, on the other hand, is a perfect match for the flavors.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 May 2024
Fear, on the other hand, requires effort and education.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
President Joe Biden, on the other hand, has steered the country’s education system more through federal action and investment in public schools.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
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“On the other hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20other%20hand. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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