hands-off
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Over time, I’m trying to cultivate a lighter touch and be a little more hands-off, and I think it has made our working relationship stronger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 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
The Thunderhead’s hands-off policy when it came to scythes meant that scythe’s images were not tagged in any way.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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