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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"While we will continue our efforts to maintain constructive relationships and avoid volatility, we will not turn a blind eye to any risks to our interests."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Before Monday's strike, China had dispatched a special envoy to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan, pledging to play a "constructive role in de-escalating tensions".

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

I designed for both of them literally dozens of insulting, sub-normal, but quite constructive, drawing exercises.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger