pragmatic

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

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Defending this approach as "pragmatic", Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the UK needed to move away from its dependence on fossil fuels and invest more in home-grown energy.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

"Realism means we must be pragmatic in our dealings with this US administration and focus on our core interests," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Powell, in his pragmatic way, wanted what I wanted: A fair shot.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore