constructive
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By the end of World War II, Churchill would admit a grudging respect for Eisenhower, recognizing that he had “a great creative, constructive and combining genius.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
South Korea's foreign ministry has said it hopes exchanges between North Korea and China contribute to peace and stability, and that China can play a constructive role.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
We’re always wanting to engage in constructive dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“I don’t think they provide any mitigation against a shark attack. I don’t believe they serve any constructive purpose.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But he often did not respond well to advice from these same people, and had trouble distinguishing between constructive criticism and personal betrayal.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
Vocabulary lists containing constructive
Twelve Angry Men
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