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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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Sign up for The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
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Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Since its launch, Call to Earth has encouraged hundreds of thousands of students, educators, environmentalists, and changemakers across more than 100 countries to participate in hands-on conservation efforts and environmental education initiatives.
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Leif Coorlim,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The current class of 58 cadets will undergo six weeks of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on training before beginning work for their counties.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Through hands-on interaction, learners can gain practical exposure to concepts such as conversational AI, machine learning, robotics engineering, and human-machine collaboration.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Sign up for The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
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Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Since its launch, Call to Earth has encouraged hundreds of thousands of students, educators, environmentalists, and changemakers across more than 100 countries to participate in hands-on conservation efforts and environmental education initiatives.
—
Leif Coorlim,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The current class of 58 cadets will undergo six weeks of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on training before beginning work for their counties.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Ruled by Mars, Aries is direct, impulsive and eager to charge ahead, while Cancer prefers to observe, process and make sure the vibes feel safe.
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These devices are a direct answer to that problem.
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An appearance by Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico sparked the investigation, given his active primary campaign.
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Be sure to stay active and exercise.
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LondonReuters — King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of the central London landmark serving as the British monarch’s primary residence.
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Who enforces Assembly Bill 660 The primary responsibility for enforcing Assembly Bill 660, an amendment to the California Retail Food Code, falls on local enforcement, a spokesperson with the California Department of Public Health said.
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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