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constructive

[kuhn-struhk-tiv] / kənˈstrʌk tɪv /


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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who attended the talks, said this week that Qatar had recently played what he called a constructive role in financial matters, according to Iranian reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“We therefore remain constructive on global equities for now, while acknowledging that warning signs are rising.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“We could look to become more constructive on shares if management demonstrates a credible path toward profitability levels more consistent with historical peak performance,” Servera wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

We’re always wanting to engage in constructive dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Which was not exactly the constructive sort of information she’d been looking for.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff




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