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
Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
There’s even the opportunity to enjoy an amazing hands-on stargazing experience at the resort’s on-site observatory.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Impress people with your wisdom, ability to transition from one thing to another and hands-on approach to getting things done on time.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Guests can explore the hands-on Experience Gallery or take in a concert in the 300-seat Music Theater.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Getting your child hands-on experience with investing is also a smart strategy, advisors say.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
There’s even the opportunity to enjoy an amazing hands-on stargazing experience at the resort’s on-site observatory.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Impress people with your wisdom, ability to transition from one thing to another and hands-on approach to getting things done on time.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Guests can explore the hands-on Experience Gallery or take in a concert in the 300-seat Music Theater.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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The second measure would require certain health care providers to spend 98% of revenues from the discount prescription drug program on direct patient care.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And that’s put him on a direct collision course with some of the 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials who work for the Department of Health and Human Services, especially with President-elect Donald Trump tapping him to head the agency.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Reality check: Bluesky remains far behind X's active user base, Axios' Sara Fischer reports.Troy Smith, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The platform recently hit 88 million active users, a jump of 50%.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Theoretically, the broadcast ban was aimed at both loyalist and republican groups, but the primary target was Sinn Féin and, consequently, Gerry Adams.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to lower sales volume and delays in shipping from a primary supplier.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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