hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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The Biden administration is taking a hands-off approach on the formation of a new Syrian political order, communicating with HTS through Turkey, and escalating bombing missions against ISIS in the Syrian desert.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
As rebel forces swept southward toward Damascus last week, Mr. Trump jumped on social media to trumpet the hands-off approach that could become the guiding principle of his Middle East policy and broader foreign policy vision.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
Aside from providing the budget, Xbox has been relatively hands-off as Compulsion works on its bigger, bolder follow-up to 2016’s retro-futuristic romp, We Happy Few.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
This recipe combines a rich, aromatic flavor with the convenience of a hands-off preparation.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
As rebel forces swept southward toward Damascus last week, Mr. Trump jumped on social media to trumpet the hands-off approach that could become the guiding principle of his Middle East policy and broader foreign policy vision.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
Aside from providing the budget, Xbox has been relatively hands-off as Compulsion works on its bigger, bolder follow-up to 2016’s retro-futuristic romp, We Happy Few.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
This recipe combines a rich, aromatic flavor with the convenience of a hands-off preparation.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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