on one hand
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Rodriguez Castro, known as the Crab, because he was born with six fingers on one hand, has emerged as an intermediary in negotiations between the two countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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
You used to be able to count the number of years between game consoles on one hand.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
I could count on one hand the people I allowed close to me.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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