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hands-off

[handz-awf, -of] / ˈhændzˈɔf, -ˈɒf /


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That objection assumes that Washington has so far been hands-off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

They have not been treated respectfully; hence the refusal to issue a hands-off order on Kyiv’s airport while the two were in town.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

The difference may have something to do with contrasting views on regulation, as elected Republicans tend to be more hands-off, according to Giansiracusa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

If you’re ready to wind down the farm and bar, perhaps you could keep the record-holder business if it’s relatively hands-off and continues to provide good income.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

But maybe they’re just a really hands-off kind of couple.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera


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