pragmatic

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But in today's landscape, it can also serve a more pragmatic purpose - helping balance the books.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

These rules reflect pragmatic judgments about access, reliability, and the realities of modern voting systems.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“The American people need their leaders to be honest and pragmatic about the threat of the climate crisis. We will not let the federal government abandon its responsibility to the people.”

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Former U.S. officials who negotiated with Araghchi said he came off in meetings as professional, calm and pragmatic much of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

She said this in a pragmatic, almost indifferent, tone, and Mariam understood that this was a woman far past outrage.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini