on the other hand
phrase
—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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Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, on the other hand, has been called on to make just five saves.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Skills like emotional intelligence, on the other hand, are rising in importance.
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Critics, on the other hand, warn wealthy individuals may move assets abroad or prove less likely to start businesses or other ventures.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Much of Europe, on the other hand, was built for a different climate entirely.
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Taco Engelaar,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Skills like emotional intelligence, on the other hand, are rising in importance.
—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Critics, on the other hand, warn wealthy individuals may move assets abroad or prove less likely to start businesses or other ventures.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Much of Europe, on the other hand, was built for a different climate entirely.
—
Taco Engelaar,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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