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How to use the word proactive in a Sentence?

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If there is a virus hidden in the permafrost that we have not been in contact with for thousands of years, it might be that our immune defense is not sufficient, it is correct to have respect for the situation and be proactive and not just reactive. And the way to fight fear is to have knowledge.

Birgitta Evengård

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The officers currently assigned to the unit agree unreservedly with this next step, while the heinous actions of a few casts a cloud of dishonor on the title SCORPION, it is imperative that we, the Memphis Police Department take proactive steps in the healing process for all impacted.

Memphis Police Department

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The mother of one of the victims, the next day, made a report of the missing person. That mother became very proactive in the investigation and started searching for her vehicle through OnStar.

Michael McGinnis

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The officers currently assigned to the unit agree unreservedly with this next step, while the heinous actions of a few casts a cloud of dishonor on the title SCORPION, it is imperative that we, Memphis Police Department take proactive steps in the healing process of all those impacted. Memphis Police Department remains committed to serving our community and taking every measure possible to rebuild the trust that has been negatively affected by the death of Tyre Nichols.

Memphis PD

Found on CNN
1 year ago

While the heinous actions of a few casts a cloud of dishonor on the title SCORPION, it is imperative that we, Memphis Police Department take proactive steps in the healing process of all those impacted. Memphis Police Department remains committed to serving our community and taking every measure possible to rebuild the trust that has been negatively affected by the death of Tyre Nichols. all of this was preventable.

Cheryl Dorsey

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Consent is a secondary issue. Either we will get this consent or we ourselves will do what must be done, germany is the least proactive country out of the group, to put it mildly. We will continue pressuring the chancellor.

Mateusz Morawiecki

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I am taking action to help address Michigan's fuel needs after a fire and power outage at a BP refinery in Indiana, the impacts of the outage at the Whiting facility will be widespread across our region, and I am taking proactive steps to help Michiganders get the fuel they need to drive their cars and help businesses keep their products moving.

Gretchen Whitmer

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Right now China has an advantage in that it has a concerted strategy around pitching its technologies and supplying critical infrastructure to countries that need them, the United States and other democracies need to also develop a strategy around tech that does not just focus on competing with China, but is also proactive in providing real solutions to real needs.

United States

Found on CNN
1 year ago

You really have to check in with people who are older and vulnerable and who have had Covid and not just make assumptions that they're fine just because they tell you they are, we need to be more proactive in engaging them and finding out, really, how they are.

James Jackson

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The lack of proactive policing is also driven by a perception that there’s a lack of support for the police and a concern of if they get involved in any type of controversial incident how it’s going to be handled by the administration and the district attorney, you put all that together you have a recipe for disaster.

Joe Sullivan

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Like most police departments, Philadelphia is having a very hard time recruiting new applicants, we’ve seen a mass exodus of officers to early retirement and transferring laterally to other police departments, so the police department is severely understaffed right now, meaning there’s also very little proactive policing going on.

Joe Sullivan

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I am thrilled that the Colts are seeking to help build diversity and inclusion in NFL coaching by launching this diversity fellowship coaching program, it’s a tremendous honor for me to be identified with the program. I applaud the Irsay family and the organization for taking this proactive step, and I hope it encourages other teams to look for ways to promote equal opportunities in the coaching ranks.

Indianapolis Colts

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We're very proactive. We catch them before they commit another crime, with what’s happening all around us -- carjackings all through the Chicagoland area going into DuPage County now where they've never seen that before.

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

This is about proactive policymaking and instilling accountability, we can't prevent every tragedy, but we can limit the likelihood of bad outcomes. This new, no-knock warrant policy will set shared expectations for our community and clear and objective standards within the department.

Jacob Frey

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We believe that creative success and autonomy go hand-in-hand with treating every person with dignity and respect. We hold all teams, and all leaders, to this commitment, we're looking forward to extending our culture of proactive inclusion to the great teams across Activision Blizzard.

Phil Spencer

Found on CNN
2 years ago

This is an open call for all Americans who are passionate about taking a proactive role in tackling the climate crisis and want to join the team that is best positioned to lead this transformative work, solving the world's greatest challenge will require the inclusion of all voices, perspectives and experiences -- and we need people like you to ensure that DOE fulfills on our commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition to reduce emissions and save our planet.

The US Energy Department

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I think most krewes, particularly, I know, for Zulu, we've been very proactive, leaning in, with respect to all of the safety protocols that have been in place since the onset of this thing, our float captains are confirming our riders are vaccinated. And part of the look for the 2022 Mardi Gras season is face masks.

Elroy James

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

If I want to be successful, I'm going to have to be extremely proactive in building relationships with people who don't want relationships.

Gina Hawkins

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We have also been proactive in adopting industry-leading privacy positions and tools, like detailed consent flows, granular user privacy controls, and ‘just-in-time' app notifications.

Shane Wiley

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We’re moving from a crisis management approach to one that’s much more proactive, the clinicians are out there on the ground. They are able to deal with anything that happens in real time. ... We’re seeing a much more seamless integration of mental health, really understanding that if we prioritize our mental health, then that’s going to contribute to better performance both on the field and off the field.

Nyaka NiiLampti

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

That is really ultimately what it is. How do we allow anything like this to happen on our watch? They really wanted to be proactive and really wanted to know, what can we do?

Charlize Theron

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

While my work as a paramedic was important to the community I felt it was reactive : somebody gets shot, somebody overdoses, i wanted to further my understanding of the world and further educate Gaige Grosskreutz and then be on the proactive side. Stop people from getting shot, stop people from overdosing.

Gaige Grosskreutz

Found on CNN
2 years ago

It was a comprehensive investigation, collaborative one. . . as they reviewed all of the uses of force, all the officer-involved shootings, citations, just a host of documents over a period of years, almost immediately we became proactive in seeking outside policy consultants to look at use of force policies, increased level of training and supervision and oversight of officers.

Greg Terry

Found on CNN
2 years ago

When police are sent a message that they are not going to be given a fair shake, they are going to be much less likely to be proactive and do what’s needed to decrease crime.

Rafael Mangual

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

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