proactive
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"The government and industry associations will have to be proactive in dealing with these issues because otherwise tariff reductions will not automatically translate into higher exports," says Srivastava.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Dr. Susan Partovi, a street medic for 22 years, has been advocating for more proactive intervention for those in obvious distress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Extreme heat can create excess strain on your AC — but experts say there are proactive measures that you can take to cut costs without sacrificing comfort.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
The hunt for a true U.S. identity outlasted the tenures of half a dozen coaches—without ever yielding what former boss Jurgen Klinsmann once called “a more proactive style of play.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
First off, I just wasn’t the proactive, petition-pounding type.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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