pragmatic
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This was a genuinely awkward moment for a governor who had pitched herself as a pragmatic centrist, and she paid for it in the headlines.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
But he was a political operator who studied the works of German philosopher Immanuel Kant and built a reputation as a pragmatic negotiator during nuclear talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
These rules reflect pragmatic judgments about access, reliability, and the realities of modern voting systems.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
Thomas Tuchel's attention to detail and pragmatic approach will shape England's strategy at this summer's World Cup - but could it be set-piece expertise that makes the difference between success and failure?
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
It was simply that Shaker Heights, despite its idealism, was a pragmatic place, and she did not know how to be anything else.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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