pragmatic

Example Sentences

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Saudi Arabia is focusing on Vision 2030's more pragmatic ventures as extravagances like NEOM, a futuristic city in the desert, and Riyadh's cuboid skyscraper Mukaab, are scaled back or scrapped to save costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It impressed a belief on young people that government could be both pragmatic and aspirational.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“The kind of incrementalism that Eric Murphy seems to be doing is something from a bygone era, where people were more pragmatic in the movement and not punished for it,” she said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Like Bradley, Bass is a pragmatic politician with a long record of forging relationships behind the scenes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Although he was very pleased with how the evening had gone, Riddick closed on a pragmatic and cautionary note.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson