Dangerous appearances 'aside', these animals are really very gentle and friendly. [=these animals are friendly despite their dangerous appearances]
In his speech he mentioned her contributions almost as an 'aside', despite the fact that she was the one who came up with the idea originally.
The movie has been praised by most people, 'aside from' a few critics who have called its happy ending trite and predictable.
(..) as much as we do. You hate what they've done to your son. Do you want Lancel back? Or have you given him up for good? Of course I want him back. Then stand aside and let the people that took him from you be destroyed. If it doesn't go as planned, the sparrows have many friends in this city. (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Book of the Stranger Season: 6 Episode 4