proactively
adverb
pro·ac·tive·ly
(ˌ)prō-ˈak-tiv-lē 
: in a proactive manner : in a way that anticipates future problems, needs, or changes
… a system that allows us to alert customers if there's an issue with travel, whether their flight is delayed or proactively letting them know there is a transit strike in New York, or whatever.—
Steven Barnhart
Steven BarnhartBy working proactively with charter organizations and other outside groups, district leaders could take a role in shaping the array of new alternative schools so that it benefits students most …—Los Angeles Times
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More efficient air travel AI has also been a game-changer in cybersecurity, helping to identify anomalies, threats, and patterns and allowing cyber centers to proactively lock down vulnerabilities.
—Brian Tossan, Fortune, 9 May 2024
The four municipalities that proactively inspect rental units for health and safety hazards report a positive impact for tenants and landlords alike.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Organizations can proactively improve by carefully examining their own leadership pipelines and start being more intentional in preparing women and diverse talent for advancement, rather than for their next career move.
—Tacy M. Byham, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
The Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) has advocated for street outreach teams, as part of their normal work, to proactively identify people who are usually in that area and encourage them to go into emergency shelter during the draft.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
However, Lloyd is also bullish about the need for book trade leaders to proactively embrace and shape AI.
—Molly Flatt, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
The labor division proactively dug into industries known for rampant wage theft, including nail salons, construction and home health care services, according to the report.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Looking ahead, Mahoney predicts that marketers who aspire to maintain a seat within the C-suite—no matter the title—will need to proactively round out and deepen their financial skills while also becoming experts on once-distant concerns like data privacy and cybersecurity.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Predictive thermal management: AI analyzes sensor data to predict temperature fluctuations and adjust cooling systems proactively.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Brian Tossan, Fortune, 9 May 2024
The four municipalities that proactively inspect rental units for health and safety hazards report a positive impact for tenants and landlords alike.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Organizations can proactively improve by carefully examining their own leadership pipelines and start being more intentional in preparing women and diverse talent for advancement, rather than for their next career move.
—Tacy M. Byham, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
The Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) has advocated for street outreach teams, as part of their normal work, to proactively identify people who are usually in that area and encourage them to go into emergency shelter during the draft.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
However, Lloyd is also bullish about the need for book trade leaders to proactively embrace and shape AI.
—Molly Flatt, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
The labor division proactively dug into industries known for rampant wage theft, including nail salons, construction and home health care services, according to the report.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Looking ahead, Mahoney predicts that marketers who aspire to maintain a seat within the C-suite—no matter the title—will need to proactively round out and deepen their financial skills while also becoming experts on once-distant concerns like data privacy and cybersecurity.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Predictive thermal management: AI analyzes sensor data to predict temperature fluctuations and adjust cooling systems proactively.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Proactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proactively. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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