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pragmatist

[prag-muh-tist] / ˈpræg mə tɪst /


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A pragmatist, Parmelin seemed to make more headway with US President Donald Trump than his predecessor Karin Keller-Sutter.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

She’s a loyal House Democrat, a pragmatist more focused on legislation than spectacle.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026

A pragmatist and political survivor, Larijani is a former nuclear negotiator whose daughter studied in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

He said he’s running as a pragmatist and unifier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026

As a lifelong pragmatist, I would always counsel a slow approach, the methodical checking of boxes.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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