pragmatic
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However much of a visionary MBS would like to be seen as, it seems clear that he and those around him also want to be seem as practical and pragmatic when necessary.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Rather, it’s a pragmatic game of connecting the dots, revealing a damning picture of widespread corruption.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Kulbergs, a 46-year-old former businessman considered "pragmatic" by local media, said he hoped to create an "enlarged coalition" to administer the Baltic country until parliamentary elections are held October 3.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“If you’re going to focus on recruitment and retention, you have to be pragmatic and address the needs of young women,” Newsom said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
While it makes perfect sense to me, this pragmatic view of religion escapes the Reverend utterly.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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