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[pruh-duhk-tiv] / prəˈdʌk tɪv /


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Even while acknowledging they can’t legally live where they do — no permits, no addresses, no hookups — he sees them as productive members of his community of just under 2,500.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

This county is asked to host billions of dollars of the most productive capital ever assembled, and in exchange its residents are offered wages for 130 workers on site and a share of the taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

"The growth helps us, because when you grow faster, there are opportunities to utilise your factories better, to be more productive in what you do."

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Martin Kaymer said it was "productive and positive".

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

My drive to be productive probably cost me my first marriage and a few days ago almost cost me my fiancée.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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