reactive
Example Sentences
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“I think a lot of it is coming out and being the aggressors first, trying not to be reactive to situations, and we can do that starting with our defense,” Leger-Walker said.
From Los Angeles Times
But markets are reactive not just to current conditions but to expectations about the future.
From Barron's
This sensation is triggered by reactive molecules in cells that signal the body to avoid harm.
From Science Daily
This pattern also shows up in bonds, where investors have been even more reactive and pessimistic than their equity counterparts,” said Mark Hackett, the chief market strategist for Nationwide.
From MarketWatch
He expects the market to remain “highly reactive to headlines,” with geopolitical developments likely to overshadow underlying supply and demand fundamentals.
From Barron's
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