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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said discussions to date had been "constructive" and that the executive was in a better position now than when O'Dowd published a draft budget for consideration back in January.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

She remains constructive on the AI cycle, while acknowledging expectations leave less room for disappointment.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

Someone can admit their responsibility for causing harm and sincerely apologize, which is the most constructive path for all involved.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

Wall Street delivered a “broadly constructive performance” on Tuesday, UOB Global Economics & Markets Research says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

“Who’s living on spite? I’m doing some constructive things at last. Miss Trixie, where’s your telephone?”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole


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