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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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Millett, who has tried for years to buy BlueScope’s North Star plant, told analysts on a conference call, “There has been no constructive engagement by the company since” the offer was turned down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

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

“For Server, checks remain constructive as agentic AI workloads drive an inflection in CPU demand,” Rolland wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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

If we had, I feel certain S. would have tried to do something constructive about it.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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