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productive

[pruh-duhk-tiv] / prəˈdʌk tɪv /


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Wilbur told legislators Tuesday that the organization supports some aspects of the bill and was having productive conversations with Blakespear to address their concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It cited officials saying that “no clear prospect for productive talks is envisaged.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

And when the technicalities of A.I. detection collide with cancel culture, it does not lead anywhere productive.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Madison Air said in a statement Wednesday that its goal was “to make the world safer, healthier and more productive through the power of better air.”

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The boy’s mind grew more receptive, the Whisperer’s wrinkled messages straightened, and Mr. Curtain had at last settled into some real, productive work.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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