hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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This recipe combines a rich, aromatic flavor with the convenience of a hands-off preparation.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
The center does a solid job at providing an environment for the wolves to utilize their natural behaviors through animal enrichments and a hands-off approach.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Ahead of last year’s high-profile elections across the globe, Meta was criticized for taking a hands-off approach to content moderation related to those votes.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
This trend aligns with a larger shift in real estate toward digital solutions and hands-off investment models that prioritize ease and security.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
The center does a solid job at providing an environment for the wolves to utilize their natural behaviors through animal enrichments and a hands-off approach.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Ahead of last year’s high-profile elections across the globe, Meta was criticized for taking a hands-off approach to content moderation related to those votes.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
This trend aligns with a larger shift in real estate toward digital solutions and hands-off investment models that prioritize ease and security.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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