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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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“While we remain constructive on the asset quality and longer-term growth outlook for EVN, we believe the current valuation appropriately captures these opportunities,” says Macquarie.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

“We remain constructive on the longer-term electricity and natural-gas demand opportunity, but the timing, geography and economics are increasingly uncertain,” they said.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Last week, Singapore's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta for what the former described as "honest" and "sincere" conversations that produced "constructive approaches".

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 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

“You know, Honda? Not all criticism is constructive criticism.”

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson


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