constructive

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump's comments on "constructive" talks with Iran brought only temporary calm to the markets.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

More recent price action, however, suggests a potentially constructive shift.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Following U.S.-China trade talks in Paris that wrapped up Monday, representatives for both countries described the latest round of negotiations as constructive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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