productive
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Honeywell software and hardware help control some 10 million buildings worldwide; its process automation business provides critical materials to the energy sector; and its industrial products keep manufacturing facilities safe and productive.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
"That's one of my favourite things," she says "I can write a song about being petty or jealous or super insecure, and I get it off my chest in a way that seems productive."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Amazon tried tracking AI usage and displaying scores on a companywide leaderboard, but the technique failed because workers started inflating their usage scores, meaning they were likely not being very productive.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Maybe the same thing as Japanese firms eyeing the industry: a chance to boost innovation in one of the least productive parts of the U.S. economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“I trust that you all had a fine first day back yesterday, and that you’re ready for a productive school year, especially as part of the Sunshine Buddies program.”
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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