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
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
But the program flourished when students returned to the classroom after the pandemic, when hands-on, in-person learning became more important for elementary school students.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
Most of these demos had already been showcased at various industry conferences before, like Computex, but this was my first time getting hands-on with them.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of Arrakis and monstrous behavior, back at the capital, Desmond Hart decides to take a hands-on approach to extracting information for Keiran Atreides.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
But the program flourished when students returned to the classroom after the pandemic, when hands-on, in-person learning became more important for elementary school students.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
Most of these demos had already been showcased at various industry conferences before, like Computex, but this was my first time getting hands-on with them.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Brandon’s direct boss, Henry (Jeffrey Wright, killing it per usual), has a personal stake in one of the in-progress missions that’s in danger of falling apart, and his backchannel communications end up making things worse.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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In November, Reuters reported that Trump's team was discussing the possibility of resuming direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in hopes of easing tensions.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Newman and Hedgepeth agreed that Hanes Moves would be a huge solution in terms of comfort for their active consumers.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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This active engagement can take many forms, from initiating conversations on social media to hosting focus groups and participating in community forums.Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Townsend’s departure had a double impact on the Knights, who missed his abilities as a receiver and as the team’s primary kick returner on special teams.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Nikki Haley withdraws from the Republican nomination race after Donald Trump racks up primary victories on Super Tuesday.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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