proactive

Example Sentences

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But while Japan is now taking a proactive approach to online abuse, those involved say there is still a long way to go.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“We just need to be a little more proactive, a little more visual, a little more telling about how things could be.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Planning new projects in ways that avoid harm to wildlife and include proactive conservation plans can avoid lawsuits, permit delays, reputational risks and increased costs.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 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

She was candid with me about how she’d misjudged the country’s readiness to have a proactive professional woman in the role of First Lady.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama