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.
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Ripping up through gears at anything near full throttle, on the other hand, produces the kind of acceleration typically reserved for high-performance EVs these days.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Among those above the age of 61, on the other hand, less than half invest in these types of products.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 29 July 2025
For some elite athletes, on the other hand, the emotional crash can be even more intense after a win than a loss.
—Brook Choulet, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Trump, on the other hand, has previously promised to go after Russia's customers.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 15 July 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Among those above the age of 61, on the other hand, less than half invest in these types of products.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 29 July 2025
For some elite athletes, on the other hand, the emotional crash can be even more intense after a win than a loss.
—Brook Choulet, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Trump, on the other hand, has previously promised to go after Russia's customers.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 15 July 2025
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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 3 Aug. 2025.
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