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    on the one hand ... on the other hand

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    on the one hand ... on the other hand

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    In most cases, "on the one hand" comes at the beginning of the sentence.

    Now, what about the following sentence where I place the structure in-between? Does this sound plain wrong/unnatural to native speakers?

    (1) It's a major sports event. He views it on the one hand as an opportunity to make money and on the other hand as his chance to ....

    Thank you in advance.
    AuthorThe unwoken fool16 Mar 08, 10:16
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    I consider it correct, but I am not a native speaker of English.
    #1Author Werner (236488) 16 Mar 08, 10:25
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    I consider it correct too, and I am an native speaker. You'd often hear people say something like this in e.g. a political discussion on the radio or TV.
    #2AuthorSteve (BE) (337761) 16 Mar 08, 12:55
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    Yep, sounds fine to me
    #3AuthorRadius26 <gb> (403030) 16 Mar 08, 13:06
     
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