How to Use proactive in a Sentence

proactive

adjective
  • A survey was given out to customers so that the company could take proactive steps to improve their service.
  • The city is taking a proactive approach to fighting crime by hiring more police officers.
  • Elizalde said the best way to keep students and staff safe is to be proactive.
    Talia Richman, Dallas News, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Be proactive near the 10th, when your ruler, Jupiter, has your back, and dare to dream and follow through near the 12th.
    Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Go and find singers and be proactive, and make good music.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The County’s response to growth has not been proactive.
    Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Discuss how to screen for symptoms, and proactive steps to take.
    Stephanie Wolf, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Canales, the Texas state lawmaker, wants the state to be proactive instead.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Still, Buettner and Vetrone urged people to be proactive as the sun starts shining.
    Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Easley said Citizens could see the writing on the wall, and wanted to be proactive.
    Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Guinn said the ordinance will help the county be more proactive.
    Taylor Croft, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Still, the move appears to be proactive rather than a response to a specific threat.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
  • Instead of waiting around to get in on the action, take a proactive approach.
    cleveland, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Stop fighting with your husband, become proactive and get the darn door fixed.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
  • And don’t just wait around for this magical person to show up—be proactive.
    The Astrotwins, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • There are proactive steps companies can and should take to mitigate the risk.
    Allison Herren Lee, Fortune, 31 July 2023
  • Gun crime needs proactive policing — taking the criminals who use guns for crime off the streets.
    Dave Yost, National Review, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Bell says that Aries are natural leaders and tend to be proactive.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • This year was the first time that Xcel took proactive steps in Colorado to cut power to reduce wildfire risks.
    Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
  • While being proactive about one’s health is not a bad thing, ‘Dr Google’ is just not that accurate.
    New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Bettors who are proactive will have a head start on the competition.
    cleveland, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The Big 12's proactive early deal has added a sense of urgency, along with the flirtations of some schools with the Big 12 (Colorado, Arizona).
    Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 2 July 2023
  • The Morse team says the shift toward proactive security has led to real progress.
    Wired, 5 Aug. 2022
  • My client had no choice but to be proactive in protecting herself by filing the complaint.
    Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
  • Diversifying your plate is both a simple and proactive way to think about how to eat.
    Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2022
  • So, Smith calls on those who remain to be proactive and engage in the public process in a way that reflects well on all hunters, trappers and anglers.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Below, Harn’s advice for people who want to be proactive while scouting out their dream home.
    Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 26 July 2024
  • This is a non-invasive way to understand your overall health and be more proactive.
    ELLE, 14 Apr. 2023
  • This would promote a proactive approach rather than being reactive.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Limiting spikes and improving glucose management can help users improve their sleep and mood, manage their weight and be proactive about their future health, according to Abbott.
    Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024

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