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reactive

[ree-ak-tiv] / riˈæk tɪv /




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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 • Mar. 25, 2026

For decades, wildfires were considered a reactive emergency, but more disaster experts are looking for ways to apply proactive messaging, deployment and warning systems to fires — systems more akin to hurricane preparedness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

He expects the market to remain “highly reactive to headlines,” with geopolitical developments likely to overshadow underlying supply and demand fundamentals.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

A critical factor was designing a support material that keeps the atoms stable while still allowing them to remain reactive.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

“Well, have you noticed skin being reactive to it?”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor