pragmatism

Example Sentences

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As for mid-level and front-line managers, “there’s a greater pragmatism there.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Sir Keir turned round his party's fortunes in a single parliamentary term partly because he delegated much to McSweeney, but also because of his own ruthlessness, pragmatism and resilience.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

So I think on the one hand, it’s coming from an attempt at political pragmatism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Desai: I agree with Chris that there will be increasing pragmatism in the realm of sustainability.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Seventeen years of Scholar pragmatism protest the existence of creatures that are supposed to be nothing but legend.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir