hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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With the right precautions, a slow cooker can serve as a gentle, hands-off cleaning tool for durable, heat-safe items.
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
The service Service feels modern and hands-off in structure, but attentive in practice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Cooking the onions in the oven instead of on the stove is a hands-off approach that produces deeply flavorful results.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
But after the donation was received, Scott’s organization was hands-off.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
The service Service feels modern and hands-off in structure, but attentive in practice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Cooking the onions in the oven instead of on the stove is a hands-off approach that produces deeply flavorful results.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
But after the donation was received, Scott’s organization was hands-off.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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