hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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In the talks with Commerce over Fable 5 and Mythos 5, Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei took a hands-off role, helping to reduce friction between the two sides, according to the people.
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Josh Wingrove,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
This vacuum type is ideal for those who like hands-off and scheduled cleanings, as robot vacuums offer 3D mapping to identify where and what to clean.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Baked in the oven on a sheet pan, these catfish tacos are an easy hands-off way to get dinner on the table in flash.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
When the internet was being developed, the government took a largely hands-off approach to encourage innovation.
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Caitlin Babcock,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
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Josh Wingrove,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
This vacuum type is ideal for those who like hands-off and scheduled cleanings, as robot vacuums offer 3D mapping to identify where and what to clean.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Baked in the oven on a sheet pan, these catfish tacos are an easy hands-off way to get dinner on the table in flash.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
When the internet was being developed, the government took a largely hands-off approach to encourage innovation.
—
Caitlin Babcock,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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