hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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Bristol Myers Squibb: Could the rise in M & A activity and a more hands-off approach from antitrust regulators put Bristol Myers in play?
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Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Jerry Jones Lost $300,000 on a Coin Flip Near the end of Jones’ negotiations with previous Cowboys owner Bum Bright—who had largely been hands-off with the franchise—the two reportedly disagreed over who was responsible for a payment made while the deal was in its final stages.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Key Benefit: Turn a tedious task into a hands-off process.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Grandmama advises a more hands-off approach, telling Morticia to give Wednesday space to grow.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Jerry Jones Lost $300,000 on a Coin Flip Near the end of Jones’ negotiations with previous Cowboys owner Bum Bright—who had largely been hands-off with the franchise—the two reportedly disagreed over who was responsible for a payment made while the deal was in its final stages.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Key Benefit: Turn a tedious task into a hands-off process.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Grandmama advises a more hands-off approach, telling Morticia to give Wednesday space to grow.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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