as in direct
actively and personally involved in something
Supervisors at the company are expected to take a hands-on role in the projects of their subordinates.
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Recent Examples of hands-on
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
At The Studios, members can enjoy hands-on crafting events highlighting local traditions like woodworking and quilting.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The new hub will host programs year round, and abet the educational mission via hands-on translation workshops.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Future application The practical test of this model’s value will come as robotics companies and researchers get more hands-on time to test its capabilities.
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
At The Studios, members can enjoy hands-on crafting events highlighting local traditions like woodworking and quilting.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The new hub will host programs year round, and abet the educational mission via hands-on translation workshops.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Future application The practical test of this model’s value will come as robotics companies and researchers get more hands-on time to test its capabilities.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The documents, however, do not provide any direct evidence of criminal wrongdoing.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, Ward overdosed on a bottle of pills containing the active ingredient in Benadryl and became unresponsive.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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During Lyonne’s active addiction, she also was arrested for a DUI in 2001, then charged in 2004 with mischief, trespassing and harassment of a neighbor.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Persian is the primary language of Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms are spread across the house, including the primary bedroom suite.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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