constructive

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Helen Dickinson, chief executive at the British Retail Consortium, described the talks as "constructive".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It has sent a special envoy and pledged to play a "constructive role in de-escalating tensions".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Investors may want to monitor a couple of new issues showing relative strength in a softer market, with an eye toward acting when broader conditions turn more constructive.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“We appreciate the constructive collaboration between our teams and what we learned from it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Mosdy, Brown tried to channel Jesse’s evident anger and frustration into constructive discussion.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz