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proactive

[proh-ak-tiv] / proʊˈæk tɪv /


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Indeed, Anton has a lot to react to; Hamilton’s Claire is the proactive role, forcing the action at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Dognosis says it aims to improve "proactive and preventative medicine" while boosting "human-canine communication".

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

I know you say you always respond to her messages, but perhaps she needs you to be a more proactive communicator.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

For years, we’ve been promised proactive AI that eases our burdens, rather than reactive AI that just waits for our prompts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

He thinks she needs to make proactive, strategic plans, or else she won’t accomplish anything at all.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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