unproductive

Example Sentences

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By focusing on the future and helping her do the same, you can avoid sliding into an unproductive and unpleasant dynamic.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Afterward, Danish officials characterized the meeting as unproductive because of a “fundamental” difference with the United States.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

Macy’s has been working under Chief Executive Tony Spring to turn around a yearslong sales slump, in part by overhauling stores, closing unproductive locations and streamlining its supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Rangers sacked Russell Martin after 17 games on 5 October and held unproductive talks with former manager Steven Gerrard, Rohl and ex-Ibrox defender Kevin Muscat.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

He looked upon me with confusion, and I demanded again that he fall and wait to be led away as unproductive.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson