proactive
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In a statement, Leicestershire Police said: "Local officers are working with the local authority and will have proactive patrols in place over the weekend."
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
Extreme heat can create excess strain on your AC — but experts say there are proactive measures that you can take to cut costs without sacrificing comfort.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
“So for me, if he can have that kind of proactive approach, aggressive approach, then everything else is going to take care of itself.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
“Now shippers are much more involved and much more proactive in every step of the supply chain.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 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
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