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pro·ac·tive·ly | \ (ˌ)prō-ˈak-tiv-lē 
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\Definition of proactively
: 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 By 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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The first known use of proactively was in 1961
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