proactive

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The studies recommend that school districts take a more proactive approach in identifying students and their families experiencing homelessness and improve coordination by integrating data systems, among other measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"Shifting the paradigm toward proactive prevention strategies earlier in life can meaningfully change the trajectory of cardiovascular disease and lead to better health outcomes for people decades later," says Seth Martin, M.D.,

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

About 18 months ago, the council of Gwynedd, in north-west Wales, made what it called a "proactive step" to limit the number of second homes in the area.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Orcel said the only change in that scenario would be UniCredit becoming more proactive on sharing its views on the path forward for the German bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

I decide it can’t hurt to be proactive here, so I type in her address and start an email before I can stop myself.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan