hands-on
Example Sentences
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"We try to mix education in with hands-on activities because it is something you can get kids involved with," said Helen.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
When that shift happens, Pinnaka says his own human engineers will still have jobs, but they’ll no longer be hands-on with code.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Help with eating, grooming and other daily activities requires hands-on care — and that’s expensive.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Proton’s customer support prioritizes self-service, which may not satisfy users who want immediate, hands-on assistance from actual humans.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
I swore I’d get some actual hands-on training when we got back to land.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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