on the other hand
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"I, on the other hand, was brought up in a Christian family and would not 'feel married' if doing so in a registry office."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
"There is irreparable damage in the monastery in the southeastern section, but on the other hand the church is standing firm and in good condition," the 42-year-old French-Syrian said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Byrd, on the other hand, embraces it all, even without the hazy glow of ’80s-era DV cameras.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Social Security, on the other hand, is a pay-as-you-go system, with all contributions placed in trust funds that pay out benefits to current retirees and other eligible individuals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Because I was afraid. You, on the other hand? You are very, very brave, Jake McQuade.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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