on one hand
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Sure, it’s a bigger, brighter future on one hand, but it’s a dystopian hellscape on the other.
From Salon
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
This perspective on work, though bleak on one hand, may actually be financially beneficial for workers, career experts told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
He maneuvered nimbly through the nursery door, with a large covered platter balanced on one hand like a professional waiter.
From Literature
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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
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