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Adjective
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This brutal honesty isn’t always possible in every team, and, of course, any criticism should still be constructive in substance and form.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Campbell was constructive about rideshare supply dynamics, given solid and stable driver economics, Mahaney noted.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The cushioned foam insole feels supportive right out of the box, with just the right amount of arch support.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Under Strain The Total and Permanent Disability discharge program, which offers debt relief to student loan borrowers who are unable to engage in substantial, gainful employment due to a medical impairment, is still available.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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At her age, being prickly was neither enchanting nor gainful.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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This is in large part because 401(k)-type plans became more common and, according to the paper, displaced more liquid and less remunerative forms of saving such as checking accounts.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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This mundane enterprise turned out to be reasonably remunerative.—
Seth Harp,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Africa’s leading banking groups are targeting DR Congo, enticed by one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies and the promise of a lucrative mining sector, despite the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fried's deal ended up being more lucrative than many expected, but Valdez could sign for something similar in the $200 million range.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Ameliorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorative. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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