constructive

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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

"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

Top Chinese and American trade officials held what they called "constructive" talks in Paris last weekend that were seen as setting the stage for a Xi-Trump summit.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 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