proactive
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The world has also learned a thing or two from the last pandemic, and countries are being proactive about isolation and contact tracing.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
"Tilly is really proactive with her thinking. She has a good cricket brain."
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The reminder to set physical boundaries is a good one—a way to be more proactive.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
“I need Caltrans to be proactive and take an assessment of their asset,” McOsker said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
It’s amazing that no one has yet blamed me for not being more proactive in the battle against the cow.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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