proactive
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“The CIA is a lot more out there and a lot more proactive than they were before.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
"This trial is our proactive attempt to shield against that possibility, and any future pandemic that could emerge from it."
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
ServiceNow is being proactive about engaging and integrating AI, but the analysts didn’t hear strong customer buy-in for using the software for agentic AI orchestration.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
An OpenAI spokeswoman said the company is seeking to be proactive in its approach to stoking conversations about AI and its rapid advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
“Mrs. Jackson, I’m sorry that you feel that the school district has not been proactive regarding the incident with your daughter; however, an investigation is ongoing.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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