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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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"We look forward to further constructive US clarifications on their other positions, which would create the possibility of a mutually beneficial trade agreement that respects Canadian sovereignty".

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

“We’re trying to be constructive and respectful on all fronts.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

The U.S. bank says it therefore remains constructive in the medium term for the Dutch insurer and asset manager.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Park Won-gon, a professor at Ewha Womans University, said Seoul could still play "a constructive supporting role" if US-North Korea talks resume.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

But he often did not respond well to advice from these same people, and had trouble distinguishing between constructive criticism and personal betrayal.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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