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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

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

The meeting centered on whether there could be a way forward for the two entities to work together, said O’Leary, who described the discussion as productive and constructive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelenksy was quick to congratulate Magyar on Sunday night, writing on X that he looked forward to "constructive work" together.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Those who are less idealistic embrace colorblindness simply because they find it difficult to imagine a society in which we see race and racial differences yet consistently act in a positive, constructive way.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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