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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

“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

"Clear earnings beats and constructive corporate updates are helping to ease some of the AI anxiety that has surfaced in recent sessions," Tim Waterer of KCM Trade said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

The atmosphere should probably sharpen your ears and restrain me to concentrate on those aspects which are tasty, edifying and constructive.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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