proactive
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To Beijing, Hong Kong's plan signals "proactive loyalty and a commitment to integrating into national development goals", he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
The truth was, she was generally well-organized, reliable and extremely proactive; this scheduling glitch was a departure from the habits that had made her a valued collaborator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
These are proactive, temporary electricity shut-offs to prevent high-voltage power lines and equipment from sparking wildfires during red flag weather conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The £10m fine would have been £20m, but was reduced by 50% on account of Chelsea's proactive self-reporting and co-operation with the process.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
It’s amazing that no one has yet blamed me for not being more proactive in the battle against the cow.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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