hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
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The automatic emptying, washing, and drying feature plus the clean water and debris reservoirs make this as hands-off as possible.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
Frozen butterbeans are slow-cooked until tender on the stovetop and aside from an occasional stir, this is a low-maintenance recipe is hands-off.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
The company has recruited writers to move over from Substack, promising better tech support and more editorial guardrails, in contrast to Substack’s hands-off moderation policy.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
The automatic emptying, washing, and drying feature plus the clean water and debris reservoirs make this as hands-off as possible.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
Frozen butterbeans are slow-cooked until tender on the stovetop and aside from an occasional stir, this is a low-maintenance recipe is hands-off.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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