constructive

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Parents who are anxious about money may worry they’ll pass their emotional baggage on to the next generation, but it’s possible to give kids constructive financial lessons without weighing them down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Helen Dickinson, chief executive at the British Retail Consortium, described the talks as "constructive".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“We appreciate the constructive collaboration between our teams and what we learned from it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump's comments on "constructive" talks with Iran brought only temporary calm to the markets.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Who’s got something constructive to say? 11TH JUROR: Please.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose