constructive discussion

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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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discussion
noun[C or U]
uk
/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/us
/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/
the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas ...
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(Definition ofconstructiveanddiscussionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It generates data that contribute to aconstructivediscussionin the classroom and, in the subsequent weeks, a process of rethinking core principles and teaching strategies by the teacher.
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Its honest andconstructivediscussionof how to balance social and the ecological in research is worthy of wider debate, by both graduate students and their elders.
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The necessary information should be obtained so that we can have a grown-up,constructivediscussionabout all the issues.
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The inquiry engaged inconstructivediscussion, but there is always a thorny issue.
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This is a major gain, in that sterile propagandist confrontation has begun to give way toconstructivediscussion.
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We had a useful andconstructivediscussionabout prospects for the shipbuilding and ship-repairing industry.
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We are in danger of committing, and already have for too long committed, the sin of too much blasting and not enoughconstructivediscussion.
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That is understandable, though, and there is always frank andconstructivediscussion.
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Following aconstructivediscussionofficials are now discussing possible options with the authorities.
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There was aconstructivediscussion, in particular on the importance of improving the opportunities for young farmers to enter agriculture.
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These meetings provided an opportunity forconstructivediscussionamong developed and developing countries at the highest level.
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However, there are points on whichconstructivediscussioncan take place and can be of real value.
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There was aconstructivediscussionof each of the four main themes chosen for the summit—food, trade, energy and finance.
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On both occasions there was aconstructivediscussionabout procedures and a timetable for taking matters further forward.
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There was also aconstructivediscussionof how the international financial system might be strengthened, including greater openness and transparency.
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These matters cannot be airily dismissed by referring to "constructivediscussion".
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There wasconstructivediscussionamong all those involved on the important issues before us.
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I must tell him that there isconstructivediscussionand there is destructive discussion.
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He subsequently spoke of a "continuingconstructivediscussion".
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