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Recent Examples of hands-off
This vacuum type is ideal for those who like hands-off and scheduled cleanings, as robot vacuums offer 3D mapping to identify where and what to clean.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
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What’s behind this hands-off approach is a staunch belief in free market capitalism to maximize growth and social good.
—Paul Tudor Jones, Time, 25 June 2025
In the years since 28 Days Later, Garland has graduated from screenwriter to director of films such as Ex Machina and Civil War, which taught him to be hands-off while producing the 28 Years Later films.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
For special occasions or a simple, hands-off weekday meal, a roasting pan with a rack makes cooking simple.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
Read More: What College Graduates Need Most in the Age of AI
What’s behind this hands-off approach is a staunch belief in free market capitalism to maximize growth and social good.
—Paul Tudor Jones, Time, 25 June 2025
In the years since 28 Days Later, Garland has graduated from screenwriter to director of films such as Ex Machina and Civil War, which taught him to be hands-off while producing the 28 Years Later films.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
For special occasions or a simple, hands-off weekday meal, a roasting pan with a rack makes cooking simple.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-off
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The autonomous vehicle industry is expected to expand considerably, and Waymo is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this burgeoning market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Ukraine launched autonomous craft from catapults and snared Russian drones in fishing nets.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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But those satellites are controlled by myriad federal agencies, which, according to knowledgeable insiders, are too fiercely independent to coöperate smoothly.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Rub a little neutral oil (like vegetable oil) on the hamburger patties to jump-start the frying process.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Think neutral sheet sets and nightstands with clean lines to keep the headboard as the center of attention.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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And because there is competition between Washington and Beijing to win over such countries’ hearts and minds, those looking to promote a nonaligned agenda have greater leverage.—
Jorge Heine,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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This conflict between the two great powers will create opportunities, most importantly business opportunities, for neutral nonaligned countries.—
Ray Dalio,
TIME,
20 Nov. 2024
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The government has met all revenue targets and is set to announce a strong sovereign rating from Standard & Poor’s, further cementing its economic stability.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Stablecoins can deepen domestic capital markets, increase the utility of local currencies in global trade, and restore sovereign agency in an increasingly programmable financial world.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Call it the Common Sense Party—a combination of non-MAGA Republicans unhappy with the direction of their party, moderate-to-conservative Democrats not overly thrilled with their traditional political home, and unaffiliated voters who have been turned off by all the grandstanding and bickering.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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In addition to defending key areas such as District 6, Kirby said the Mecklenburg GOP also wants to target the county’s growing population of unaffiliated voters and more diverse voters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-off. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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