proactive
Example Sentences
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The couple said they’ve been proactive in prioritizing the mental well-being and happiness of their children since losing their Altadena home.
From Los Angeles Times
Listen to that instinct and be more proactive in speaking up when the bill arrives — or before it arrives.
From MarketWatch
There’s little for consumers to do in this environment besides wait for rates to improve — or, more proactively, improve their credit scores to qualify for lower interest rates.
From MarketWatch
El Amin also conveys proactive self-defense techniques, such as spacial awareness and being attuned to your environment, and he shows clients how to use their voices as defensive tools.
From Los Angeles Times
Policymakers have pledged to maintain proactive fiscal policy and deploy monetary tools, but headline lending figures still look underwhelming.
From Barron's
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