reactively
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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But it has the best chance of success when it’s approached proactively rather than reactively.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The Local Government Association said the government should focus on preventative measures rather than "reactively" fixing potholes, which is more expensive.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025
This is our chance to do more, to act strategically rather than reactively, but the window of opportunity is closing.
From Salon • Aug. 13, 2023
Our health care system addresses the diseases responsible for the greatest suffering and loss of life and health today — the chronic age-related diseases like cancer, neurodegenerative disease, frailty and cardiometabolic disease, reactively.
From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2022
Scientists who study the emotion note that every episode of boredom creates an opportunity for making a positive change instead of reactively looking for the fastest, easiest escape.
From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2022
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