proactive
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But Howe was not exactly proactive in turning to the quartet - even after Palace sounded a warning when Jefferson Lerma headed against the crossbar in the second half.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The point of all this: AI is helping course managers be proactive regarding the pace of play rather than reactive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
But while Japan is now taking a proactive approach to online abuse, those involved say there is still a long way to go.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“We just need to be a little more proactive, a little more visual, a little more telling about how things could be.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 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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