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Meaning of the word "on the one hand however" in English

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on the one hand however

US /ɒn ðə wʌn hænd haʊˈɛvər/
UK /ɒn ðə wʌn hænd haʊˈɛvər/

Phrase

used to introduce a statement that is contrasted with a previous statement

Example:
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On the one hand, however, the cost of living is rising.
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I like the design; on the one hand, however, it's quite expensive.
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