constructive
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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
“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
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
“I’d have thought you’d be doing something constructive, Harry, even if you don’t want to learn your antidotes!”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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