pragmatic
Example Sentences
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Analysts say that Carney's decision to put diplomatic tensions behind him and extend an olive branch to India is a pragmatic one, based on present day geopolitical shifts.
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Economists expect the central government to aim for 4.5%-5% gross domestic product growth in 2026, a more flexible, pragmatic goal than the “around 5%” target it has had over the past three years.
I don't know where he had that idea from, but he was very much like, 'keep going, follow your dreams' kind of thing, whereas I was a bit more pragmatic, I'd say.
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Now faced with US tariffs, and under Carney's more "pragmatic" approach to foreign policy, Ottawa is repairing ties with Delhi.
From BBC
Might Celtic take a slightly more pragmatic approach?
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