hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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While no revenue stream is completely hands-off, passive revenue sources provide a way for business owners to generate income without being directly involved in day-to-day operations.
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Lien De Pau, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Even if Trump were to take a more hands-off approach by simply making good on his threats to cut military support to Ukraine and withdraw the United States from NATO, the Western campaign to support Ukraine and pressure Russia would be significantly weakened.
—Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2024
Regulators have largely taken a hands-off approach to AI during campaign season—and the consequences may be severe.
—Nathan E. Sanders, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
The Chiefs’ Instagram following grew by more than 200,000, even though the team took a relatively hands-off approach to commenting on the budding romance.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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Lien De Pau, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Even if Trump were to take a more hands-off approach by simply making good on his threats to cut military support to Ukraine and withdraw the United States from NATO, the Western campaign to support Ukraine and pressure Russia would be significantly weakened.
—Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2024
Regulators have largely taken a hands-off approach to AI during campaign season—and the consequences may be severe.
—Nathan E. Sanders, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
The Chiefs’ Instagram following grew by more than 200,000, even though the team took a relatively hands-off approach to commenting on the budding romance.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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