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[pruh-duhk-tiv] / prəˈdʌk tɪv /


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"That's one of my favourite things," she says "I can write a song about being petty or jealous or super insecure, and I get it off my chest in a way that seems productive."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Bring in working-age people and a populace can rebalance the retired old with the productive young without waiting 20 years for babies to grow up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“They continue to be thoughtful and productive with a completely shared vision on delivering the greatest Games for the city and our community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Caregiving is not a detour from a productive life — it is part of it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Two crops a year are not uncommon; in terms of yield per acre, peach palms are typically much more productive than rice, beans, or maize.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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