reactively
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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“Putting structure around family support allows retirees to give intentionally and confidently rather than reactively and helps ensure that generosity strengthens the plan instead of undermining it.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 18, 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
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
"Companies only respond reactively to faults at the moment, not proactively," explains Prof Kirill Horoshenkov.
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2022
And for a population conditioned by popular culture and sensational news media practices to thinking very simply and reactively about health and safety, they're also going to be more comfortable believing the status quo.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2022
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