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Discover LudwigThe phrase "be reactive" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to respond to a situation or event rather than taking proactive action. Example: "It is important for leaders to not just be reactive, but also to anticipate potential problems and take preventative measures."
Dictionary
be reactive
adjective
That reacts or responds to a stimulus
synonyms
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Our preliminary investigations on the reactivity of complex 5 have shown it to be reactive.
"We'd likely not be reactive.
"From our end, we would always be reactive.
"What we're saying is that we've just got to be prepared to be reactive.
In the ever-changing academic environment we can't be passive; we can't even be reactive.
It's only ever going to be reactive.
But chronology condemns you to be reactive.
For amorphous silica, half of the specific surface was assumed to be reactive.
2. Don't be reactive.
And we definitely had to be reactive.
However let's use our common sense and not be reactive.
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