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

Many reactively banned the bots, at least initially, rather than develop more measured approaches to introducing students to artificial intelligence.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2023

The government can act reactively but not preventively.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2023

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

And the bodyguard, who stays attached to Curry everywhere he goes except when he’s performing as Stephen Curry on a basketball court, reactively extends an open hand — the international symbol for No!

From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2023