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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

“Like spreadsheets and email before it, the technology will ultimately make workers more productive, but our data shows companies are already acting on it, citing AI for more cuts than any other reason,” Challenger added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s very much about overworking and being productive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

His name was Richard Owen and by this time he had already devoted several productive years to making Gideon Mantell’s life hell.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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