proactive
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All of my friends who seemed proactive about their careers already had jobs or internships in their preferred fields.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
We’ve been very transparent and proactive with members of Congress and with the state attorneys general and the federal authorities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"Without proactive intervention, the continued rise in extreme heat events could push already vulnerable koala populations closer to extinction," the study said.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
But after Dunkley whacked spinner Nensi Patel to mid-off in the fourth over, England stalled and nobody was able to match Devine's proactive approach and fearless power-hitting.
From BBC • May 23, 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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