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
Footwear News, 23 May 2025
In this article, Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla—president and CEO of the Hospital Internacional de Colombia and a member of Newsweek's CEO Circle—discusses the value of hands-on leadership.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Organized by Friends of the L.A. River, this hands-on event invites volunteers to help remove invasive plants from the area’s habitat—an effort that not only improves the local ecosystem but also reduces fire risk.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Salesforce's Trailhead program exemplifies this approach, combining micro-learning modules with hands-on projects.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
This interactive space enhances customer engagement through hands-on experiences.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
In this article, Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla—president and CEO of the Hospital Internacional de Colombia and a member of Newsweek's CEO Circle—discusses the value of hands-on leadership.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Organized by Friends of the L.A. River, this hands-on event invites volunteers to help remove invasive plants from the area’s habitat—an effort that not only improves the local ecosystem but also reduces fire risk.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Salesforce's Trailhead program exemplifies this approach, combining micro-learning modules with hands-on projects.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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The video begins with an overhead shot of the massive property, offering a direct view of the home’s surrounding greenery and now-empty pool in the backyard.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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People reported that in 1960, Queen Elizabeth II and Philip determined that Mountbatten-Windsor would be the surname for their direct descendants.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Over the last 20 years, more coaches (16) have finished with worse records (excluding active coaches) than with improved records (13) in their second-chance campaigns, according to NHL Stats.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The primary exception is that every third update does require a reboot, that enables a fuller update that can get to the parts of your PC a hot patch might not reach.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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There are two primary types of retail pharmacies: chain pharmacies, which are operated by larger companies, and independent pharmacies, which are often locally owned.—
Lucas Dufalla,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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