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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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A DHL Supply Chain spokesperson said the company remained open to "constructive discussions" and was "committed to reaching a resolution."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In that sense, the lack of volatility could suggest that the worst of the cycle is already behind us, with the market now stabilizing and setting the stage for a more constructive backdrop ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 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

It may be a little harder to gauge, but EU officials will also be hoping for a more constructive atmosphere around the bloc's top table.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

But Louis and Regina could not see how selling herring on the street would lead to a constructive business.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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