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proactive

[proh-ak-tiv] / proʊˈæk tɪv /


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But in Roy, an enthusiastic and tenacious California deputy attorney general, the city will have a proactive top litigator who’s ready to play offense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Conversation turned to the kit available to fire crews working in unbearable heat, proactive land management practices and whether social media firms could do more to discourage people from setting fires.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

He said that he has begun to investigate DWP after reports of the high bills, but that a more proactive approach would allow for more transparency.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Officials initially opted to wait for the shark to leave on its own, but took a more proactive approach amid growing concerns for its well-being.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 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


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