hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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But the casualty of that change is that the campus-wide hands-off law made a little less sense too, because now Garrett is the one who breaks up with Hannah.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 13 May 2026
For buyers who value convenience and lower day-to-day responsibility, condos can offer a more hands-off lifestyle.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
This is hands-off cooking at its finest.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
When paired with our mostly hands-off oven-baked ribs, the sauce adds a fruity tang to each tender bite.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 13 May 2026
For buyers who value convenience and lower day-to-day responsibility, condos can offer a more hands-off lifestyle.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
This is hands-off cooking at its finest.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
When paired with our mostly hands-off oven-baked ribs, the sauce adds a fruity tang to each tender bite.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hands-off
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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