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.
(..) So you can bury it in my neck? Do you take me for a fool? Get up. Step aside. Why? It's your dream, little Lord. The ocean has come to swallow this place. (..)2012 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Old Gods and the New Season: 2 Episode 6