hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
Examples of hands-off in a Sentence
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Although camping on campus property is banned by a state rule, school administrators took a hands-off approach and declined to send in police.
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Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Prior to Godwin’s departure, CNN reported that staff had lost patience with her hands-off leadership style.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 May 2024
The administration has maintained a hands-off approach to the protest.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Police took a hands-off approach over the next roughly 48 hours while UW-Madison administrators repeatedly asked protesters to remove the tents.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
The agency’s hands-off approach dates back to an era when these tests were a relatively small, low-risk sector of the health care system.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2024
Take a more hands-off approach and you’re accused of being uninvolved or neglectful.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The airport experience For a hands-off, curb-to-airport-door experience, travelers can now purchase Hawaiian Airlines' new Premium Airport Service at the Honolulu airport.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
How To Make Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The bulk of the time spent making this soup is hands-off, leaving just 45 minutes of active time for a hearty, flavorful soup that's ready to serve a crowd.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Prior to Godwin’s departure, CNN reported that staff had lost patience with her hands-off leadership style.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 May 2024
The administration has maintained a hands-off approach to the protest.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Police took a hands-off approach over the next roughly 48 hours while UW-Madison administrators repeatedly asked protesters to remove the tents.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
The agency’s hands-off approach dates back to an era when these tests were a relatively small, low-risk sector of the health care system.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2024
Take a more hands-off approach and you’re accused of being uninvolved or neglectful.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The airport experience For a hands-off, curb-to-airport-door experience, travelers can now purchase Hawaiian Airlines' new Premium Airport Service at the Honolulu airport.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
How To Make Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The bulk of the time spent making this soup is hands-off, leaving just 45 minutes of active time for a hearty, flavorful soup that's ready to serve a crowd.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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