hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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This vacuum type is ideal for those who like hands-off and scheduled cleanings, as robot vacuums offer 3D mapping to identify where and what to clean.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
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What’s behind this hands-off approach is a staunch belief in free market capitalism to maximize growth and social good.
—Paul Tudor Jones, Time, 25 June 2025
In the years since 28 Days Later, Garland has graduated from screenwriter to director of films such as Ex Machina and Civil War, which taught him to be hands-off while producing the 28 Years Later films.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
For special occasions or a simple, hands-off weekday meal, a roasting pan with a rack makes cooking simple.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
Read More: What College Graduates Need Most in the Age of AI
What’s behind this hands-off approach is a staunch belief in free market capitalism to maximize growth and social good.
—Paul Tudor Jones, Time, 25 June 2025
In the years since 28 Days Later, Garland has graduated from screenwriter to director of films such as Ex Machina and Civil War, which taught him to be hands-off while producing the 28 Years Later films.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
For special occasions or a simple, hands-off weekday meal, a roasting pan with a rack makes cooking simple.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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