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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

"We have made repeated attempts, through the administrators, to engage with Mr Chansiri in order to find a constructive resolution. Those requests have gone unanswered."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday that Beijing would play a "constructive role" in promoting peace talks in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“And I’m sorry I didn’t choose to solve our conflict in a peaceful and constructive way that would result in...”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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