on one hand
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“I can count on one hand the number of repairs I’ve needed and I’ve never been stranded,” said Gleeson, a former software engineer who is now working toward a master’s degree in social work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
That in itself marked a notable improvement: I could count on one hand the number of times SafeSport had previously acknowledged any of my queries.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2026
This perspective on work, though bleak on one hand, may actually be financially beneficial for workers, career experts told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
Ohio State scored on its first five drives on the way to a 48-10 victory on Saturday at Ohio Stadium, the highlights for the Bruins sporadic enough to be counted on one hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2025
Magdalys could count on one hand the number of times she’d seen Amaya smile.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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