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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Schools could use the wide latitude the FCC leaves them to take a more hands-off approach to web filtering.
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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
Sheet Pan Vegetable and Apple Hash With Eggs Use a sheet pan for a more hands-off method of making hash, such as in this sweet and savory vegetarian version.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
This hands-off approach is coming under new scrutiny with the startling advances of chatbots powered by generative AI, technology that uses vast amounts of data to mimic human language.
—Matthew Perrone, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
To translate the flavors and textures of a Cantonese-style roast hog into a dish that home cooks can recreate, this Siu Yuk (Cantonese Roast Pork) recipe uses a slab of pork belly and a mostly hands-off oven-and-broiler method.
—Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
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
Sheet Pan Vegetable and Apple Hash With Eggs Use a sheet pan for a more hands-off method of making hash, such as in this sweet and savory vegetarian version.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
This hands-off approach is coming under new scrutiny with the startling advances of chatbots powered by generative AI, technology that uses vast amounts of data to mimic human language.
—Matthew Perrone, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
To translate the flavors and textures of a Cantonese-style roast hog into a dish that home cooks can recreate, this Siu Yuk (Cantonese Roast Pork) recipe uses a slab of pork belly and a mostly hands-off oven-and-broiler method.
—Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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