on the other hand
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North Korean women, on the other hand, "are very tough and resilient", Han said, reflecting a widely-held perception of them as hardworking and resourceful breadwinners in a country where everyday life can be incredibly hard.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
CEOs of quantum-related companies, on the other hand, are invariably enthusiastic.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Mary, on the other hand, is a clumsy bird who, in Hadlow’s telling, becomes a perfectly capable duckling swimming fiercely amid a bevy of swans.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Big G, on the other hand, is considered universal.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
More modern Western music, on the other hand, does not sound pleasant using Pythagorean intonation.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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