as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form his experiences as an exchange student played a constructive part in the course that his life would take

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Recent Examples of constructive Instead of boycotting, teams should engage in constructive conversations about inclusivity in sports, which would lead to more equitable outcomes for all athletes. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 Starboard’s constructive activist engagement fortifies Pfizer shareholder relations Not all activist engagements are alike. Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 This approach creates a constructive mindset and strengthens the company’s resilience. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 At a minimum, Starboard—and Smith—deserve much more credit than what has been accorded so far for their relentless focus on driving investment returns at Pfizer, and for taking a constructive, savvy approach since meeting with management last week. Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for constructive 

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“Constructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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