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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In March alone, new home sales were up on a monthly and annual basis; existing home sales on the other hand, were down on both.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
In part a rather serene Greek travelogue and, on the other hand, a tale of gut-munching exploitation, D’Amato’s genre riff slots in comfortably with similar Italian undead pictures of the time while taking enough detours to feel a bit transgressive.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Low pile rugs, on the other hand, may be better suited for smaller bathrooms, but tend to be less absorbent.
—Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
While warm floral scents on the other hand, that have notes of white Freesia, such as Kayali’s Wedding Silk Santal can enhance the femininity of Queening and add a romantic touch.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
Madoff's bond, on the other hand, was part of an agreement that kept him out of jail while his criminal case moved through court.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
The Vision Pro, on the other hand, has felt like the opposite.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
Stanley, on the other hand, has been around since 1913 and is better known for its drinkware (though Yeti is a worthy rival in this department).
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The official kickoff to the tour, on the other hand, will be in Palm Desert at Acrisure Arena.
—Tom Coulter, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
In part a rather serene Greek travelogue and, on the other hand, a tale of gut-munching exploitation, D’Amato’s genre riff slots in comfortably with similar Italian undead pictures of the time while taking enough detours to feel a bit transgressive.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Low pile rugs, on the other hand, may be better suited for smaller bathrooms, but tend to be less absorbent.
—Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
While warm floral scents on the other hand, that have notes of white Freesia, such as Kayali’s Wedding Silk Santal can enhance the femininity of Queening and add a romantic touch.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
Madoff's bond, on the other hand, was part of an agreement that kept him out of jail while his criminal case moved through court.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
The Vision Pro, on the other hand, has felt like the opposite.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
Stanley, on the other hand, has been around since 1913 and is better known for its drinkware (though Yeti is a worthy rival in this department).
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The official kickoff to the tour, on the other hand, will be in Palm Desert at Acrisure Arena.
—Tom Coulter, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
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