productive

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He said postponing the procedure, due to take place at Sunderland Royal Hospital this week, was delaying his return to work and "a productive lifestyle".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Their vitamin C body oils smell great, and adding them to my bath makes me feel productive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Jeff Korzenik, chief economist at Fifth Third Bank, said he found the CBO’s estimates somewhat pessimistic, and that a more productive workforce could lead to stronger growth over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

What’s the smartest way to use artificial intelligence to lower costs and be more productive — and is the tech’s promise living up to the hype?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Declining crime rates, coupled with a decline in public concern about crime, have also helped to create a rare opening for a productive public conversation about the War on Drugs.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander