hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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Critics said Johnson’s hands-off approach was evident in his response to the biggest political crisis of his tenure.
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T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Some of the same people say Preller has been more hands-off the last two seasons with manager Mike Shildt.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Smart pill dispensers prevent risky mistakes Even with phone apps and reminders, some people prefer a hands-off solution.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
This way of thinking, however, leads companies to take a very hands-off approach to press coverage.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Some of the same people say Preller has been more hands-off the last two seasons with manager Mike Shildt.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Smart pill dispensers prevent risky mistakes Even with phone apps and reminders, some people prefer a hands-off solution.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
This way of thinking, however, leads companies to take a very hands-off approach to press coverage.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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