proactive
Example Sentences
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Policymakers have pledged to maintain proactive fiscal policy and deploy monetary tools, but headline lending figures still look underwhelming.
From Barron's
United Airlines proactively reduced its schedule to minimize disruption once the storm arrives, a spokesperson said.
“The best law enforcement is proactive, not reactive,” Kemp said.
It’s unclear how proactive Southern California cities will be in cracking down on illegal listings as homeowners look to make a quick buck by renting out their rooms.
From Los Angeles Times
While no fix is universal, you can proactively get ahead of some problems before they arise.
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