pragmatism
Example Sentences
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Post leadership has framed the massive layoffs through a lens of data-driven business pragmatism rather than character considerations.
From Los Angeles Times
On assuming the presidency on a "temporary" basis, Delcy Rodríguez - a lifelong Chavista - appointed mostly technocrats rather than ideologues with a nod to the need for pragmatism as Venezuela entered a new era.
From BBC
Sir Keir turned round his party's fortunes in a single parliamentary term partly because he delegated much to McSweeney, but also because of his own ruthlessness, pragmatism and resilience.
From BBC
Cordano said the talks needed a rejigged and more efficient way of working, calling for "flexibility and pragmatism".
From Barron's
So I think on the one hand, it’s coming from an attempt at political pragmatism.
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