hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
Examples of hands-off in a Sentence
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Take a more hands-off approach and you’re accused of being uninvolved or neglectful.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The airport experience For a hands-off, curb-to-airport-door experience, travelers can now purchase Hawaiian Airlines' new Premium Airport Service at the Honolulu airport.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
How To Make Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The bulk of the time spent making this soup is hands-off, leaving just 45 minutes of active time for a hearty, flavorful soup that's ready to serve a crowd.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Schools could use the wide latitude the FCC leaves them to take a more hands-off approach to web filtering.
—Tara García Mathewson, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The state needs to end its hands-off approach and set clear guidelines so new beds are allocated to the neediest clients, not those from counties that pay more.
—Alex Barnard, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Countries were often pressured by the United States and the international institutions to embrace open markets and hands-off governance.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Ingredients Casseroles like this ground beef recipe are known for their ability to use simple—and easy to substitute—ingredients, hands-off prep time, and freezer-friendly results.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
In this case, a more hands-off approach is probably fitting.
—Joseph Kimbrough, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The airport experience For a hands-off, curb-to-airport-door experience, travelers can now purchase Hawaiian Airlines' new Premium Airport Service at the Honolulu airport.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
How To Make Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The bulk of the time spent making this soup is hands-off, leaving just 45 minutes of active time for a hearty, flavorful soup that's ready to serve a crowd.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Schools could use the wide latitude the FCC leaves them to take a more hands-off approach to web filtering.
—Tara García Mathewson, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The state needs to end its hands-off approach and set clear guidelines so new beds are allocated to the neediest clients, not those from counties that pay more.
—Alex Barnard, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Countries were often pressured by the United States and the international institutions to embrace open markets and hands-off governance.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Ingredients Casseroles like this ground beef recipe are known for their ability to use simple—and easy to substitute—ingredients, hands-off prep time, and freezer-friendly results.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
In this case, a more hands-off approach is probably fitting.
—Joseph Kimbrough, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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