pragmatism
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Pragmatism used to define local politics: getting roads built, filling in potholes, making sure kids had safe spaces on the way to school.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024
Pragmatism will prevail on both sides, Barral added, as trade relations are too important.
From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023
Pragmatism seems to be the short-term approach for Van Bronckhorst.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2021
Pragmatism, not emotion, is what should decide Wilson’s future in Seattle.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2021
A debate between Pragmatism and Morality rages in my brain.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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