pragmatic

Example Sentences

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Beyond diplomatic niceties and behind closed doors, Beijing will be looking for small, concrete achievements, analysts said, but will stay "realistically pragmatic" given Trump's unpredictable nature.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Many in Europe would prefer the former, viewing him as more pragmatic and less ideological.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Or would we demand that she compromise her principles because it’s pragmatic to let go of the idealism of youth?

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He is firmly in the pragmatic camp when it comes to evidence synthesis, believing that investing at least some effort in collecting evidence still dramatically ups the chances of making a good choice.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Although colorblind approaches to addressing the problems of poor people of color often seem pragmatic in the short run, in the long run they are counterproductive.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander