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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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First, he insisted that employees be ready to give and receive constructive criticism at all times and that people should be willing to argue for their ideas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The White House has said it had a "productive and constructive" meeting with the head of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, which is suing the US Department of Defense.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The meeting centered on whether there could be a way forward for the two entities to work together, said O’Leary, who described the discussion as productive and constructive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelenksy was quick to congratulate Magyar on Sunday night, writing on X that he looked forward to "constructive work" together.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I once owned a book designed to provoke the imagination and help bored children discover constructive ways to pass the time.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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