constructive change
collocation in Englishmeaningsofconstructiveandchange
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constructive
adjective
uk/kənˈstrʌk.tɪv/us/kənˈstrʌk.t̬ɪv/
If advice, criticism, or actions are constructive, they are useful and intended to help or ...
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change
noun
uk/tʃeɪndʒ/us/tʃeɪndʒ/
the act of becoming different, or the result of something ...
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(Definition ofconstructiveandchangefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Sometimes an exceptionally profitable asymmetric reaction may arise due to internal accidental changes and this may bring a revolutionaryconstructivechangein the probiont.
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Thatconstructivechangeshows our continued commitment to an inclusive society and to making travel opportunities more widely available.
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He had also to decide whether if not the best it would be possible to make any greatconstructivechangeat this particular moment.
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It provides a comprehensive package ofconstructivechange.
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That problem must be overcome before we can bring aboutconstructivechangein that fine country.
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The aim is to reward innovation and to fosterconstructivechange.
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That is a welcome andconstructivechange, but it does stimulate more debate and not less.
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We are not against change; we are not againstconstructivechange.
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Thousands of our boys and girls are getting better opportunities because of thatconstructivechange.
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Already some of the younger party political activists are publicly indicating their views which give a ring of hope forconstructivechange.
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Here we have an opportunity to make aconstructivechangein the law that will lead to a fairer system.
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It may well be the case of a choice between ordered andconstructivechangeor violent revolution.
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The new health service will emerge inflexible and incapable ofconstructivechange.
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We seek as rapid as possibleconstructivechangetowards a fully comprehensive system.
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However, the work which has been done so far represents a great opportunity forconstructivechange.
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Aconstructivechange, too, would be the awarding of grants for silvicultural management rather than solely for plantation establishment—which is what seems to be happening at the moment.
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They have a positive role to play in enabling communication, feedback, andconstructivechange.
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The therapist strives to collaborate with the part of the patient open to new patterns andconstructivechange.
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Professionals who accepted responsibility were both more likely to make constructive changes in their practice and to experience more distress.
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If he has nothing constructive to say, let him stop criticising the constructive changes that we introduced.
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