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Meanings of constructive in English

Portuguese
construtivo
Catalan
constructiu

Constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development.

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        Usage of constructive in English
        1
        That limited, constructive role fell to a small number of Independent members.
        The Irish Times
        2
        She said the Forum wanted to see a constructive dialogue take place.
        Radio NZ
        3
        We are both expecting a new era for constructive development, Xi said.
        Reuters
        4
        Chartists said a rise above that level would be constructive for gold.
        Reuters
        5
        I thought that was a constructive proposal from the president, said Freeland.
        Reuters
        6
        Only one soldier has been really constructive; a sergeant from North Dakota.
        The new yorker
        7
        European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said Wednesday's meeting had been constructive.
        Reuters
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        It felt good to concentrate on something concrete, something familiar and constructive.
        The soul catcher
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        But after being sworn in, he said the government would be constructive.
        Reuters
        10
        You may feel obliged to offer constructive advice as and when required.
        The South African
        11
        That's why we need a constructive approach to improving information-sharing about cyber-threats.
        Wired
        12
        The keenness and the constructive genius of the individual count for much.
        A Handbook of Ethical Theory
        13
        No-one in power is doing anything constructive or innovative about these issues.
        The Irish Times
        14
        But Clark said he had held constructive talks with GM on Thursday.
        Reuters
        15
        The prime minister and taoiseach have had a detailed and constructive discussion.
        The Guardian
        16
        Figure out your motive in order to take the most constructive action!
        The South African
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        Translations for constructive
        Portuguese
        construtivo
        Constructive through the time
        Constructive across language varieties
        South Africa
        Common
        Ireland
        Common
        New Zealand
        Common
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