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hands-off

[handz-awf, -of] / ˈhændzˈɔf, -ˈɒf /


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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

Warsh said a more hands-off attitude, in which bond yields tapped on the economic brakes on their own, showed markets are “learning how to play ball” instead of relying on central bankers to officiate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

For Norcliffe, the ultimate goal is to build deep, hands-off trust.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 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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