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On the one hand
On the one hand, there was X; and, on the other, there was Y.
Is the bolded part okay, or must it be on the other hand? I thought one can avoid repeating it a second time.
Is the bolded part okay, or must it be on the other hand? I thought one can avoid repeating it a second time.
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I think it's fine to use the shorter form in this case, due to the proximity of the first mention of 'hand'. However, it would be necessary to use the complete form if, in the conversation, "on the one hand" hadn't been mentioned. [Good morning, ladies and gentleman.
- I think it's fine to use the shorter form in this case, due to the proximity of the first mention of 'hand'.
- However, it would be necessary to use the complete form if, in the conversation, "on the one hand" hadn't been mentioned.
- [Good morning, ladies and gentleman.
- I have good news to report: we have had an increase in sales the last month.
- ]
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I think it's fine to use the shorter form in this case, due to the proximity of the first mention of 'hand'. However, it would be necessary to use the complete form if, in the conversation, "on the one hand" hadn't been mentioned.
[Good morning, ladies and gentleman. I have good news to report: we have had an increase in sales the last month. On the other hand, we lost some customers
[Good morning, ladies and gentleman. I have good news to report: we have had an increase in sales the last month. On the other hand, we lost some customers
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