constructive
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It has sent a special envoy and pledged to play a "constructive role in de-escalating tensions".
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
By Monday morning, with global markets swooning, he said the Iranians were engaging in "constructive" talks with the US.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "the grave situation in the Gulf region", and promised Pakistan was committed to playing "a constructive role in advancing peace".
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
The atmosphere should probably sharpen your ears and restrain me to concentrate on those aspects which are tasty, edifying and constructive.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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