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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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First, he insisted that employees be ready to give and receive constructive criticism at all times and that people should be willing to argue for their ideas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The White House has said it had a "productive and constructive" meeting with the head of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, which is suing the US Department of Defense.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A DHL Supply Chain spokesperson said the company remained open to "constructive discussions" and was "committed to reaching a resolution."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In that sense, the lack of volatility could suggest that the worst of the cycle is already behind us, with the market now stabilizing and setting the stage for a more constructive backdrop ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Which was not exactly the constructive sort of information she’d been looking for.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff




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