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Recent Examples of hands-off
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
Anthropic has advocated for more stringent AI regulations — at times incurring the wrath of the Pentagon and White House — while OpenAI has pushed a more hands-off approach.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Easier than Ina’s yet more fresh and flavorful than the packet version, this appetizer recipe is almost entirely hands-off thanks to Bev’s choice to bake.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Trump has pushed a more hands-off approach for government intervention in the AI industry than his predecessor, former president Joe Biden.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hands-off
Caitlin Babcock,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
Anthropic has advocated for more stringent AI regulations — at times incurring the wrath of the Pentagon and White House — while OpenAI has pushed a more hands-off approach.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Easier than Ina’s yet more fresh and flavorful than the packet version, this appetizer recipe is almost entirely hands-off thanks to Bev’s choice to bake.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Trump has pushed a more hands-off approach for government intervention in the AI industry than his predecessor, former president Joe Biden.
—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-off
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Early guests will be able to try robot check-in and autonomous in-room delivery before the full launch.
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In her Sintra speech Tuesday, Breeden said that, for now, trading firms mainly use autonomous AI for lower-risk operational tasks, such as research.
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Economic progress slows when that guarantee is taken away, as Hong Kong has witnessed in its sad regression from the promises of an independent judiciary made in 1997.
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However, the results reported by xDots still come primarily from pilot projects, so broader independent validation will be needed to determine whether similar savings can be achieved consistently across different industries.
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And Secrets suspects that a younger, noninterventionist crowd would have boosted Vance’s numbers.
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Does the beginning of this war tell us anything meaningful about the long-running battle between the interventionist and noninterventionist wings of American conservativism?
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On the other side, the plumbing is being pushed toward neutral ground.
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For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
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Russia has been able to weather Western sanctions largely by ramping up trade with nonaligned countries, particularly India and China.
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These are hedging strategies adapted to today’s more fragmented international order, while the older divide separated aligned states from nonaligned states.
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As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.
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On July 4, the United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday, marking the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and becoming a sovereign nation.
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The nominees will also be up against former Congressman Greg Lopez, who left the Republican Party in January to run for governor as an unaffiliated candidate.
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The trend is likely due to a rising proportion of young, college-educated, and unaffiliated voters, Saunders said.
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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