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
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
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
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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