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also pragmatical
as in practical
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a pragmatic man, not given to grand, visionary schemes
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Recent Examples of pragmatic
Rolls-Royce, while still preparing for a transition to EVs, is also pragmatic in its approach.
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Brett Berk, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, what’s coming out of this current administration is far from pragmatic or sensible.
—Brad Lander, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
But as the continent recovered from the plague, a new, pragmatic arrangement emerged.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
But the underlying facts paint a different picture, suggesting pragmatic rather than political rationale.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
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Brett Berk, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, what’s coming out of this current administration is far from pragmatic or sensible.
—Brad Lander, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
But as the continent recovered from the plague, a new, pragmatic arrangement emerged.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
But the underlying facts paint a different picture, suggesting pragmatic rather than political rationale.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pragmatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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Meanwhile, the emphasis on centralized hydrogen hubs is giving way to onsite and distributed hydrogen production, a more practical approach for businesses looking to decarbonize without relying on extensive infrastructure.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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View Comments Michael Boone, Nvidia’s manager for trustworthy AI product, said the company is committed to building AI products not just for corporate customers, but to also foster practical applications for the technology.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Yet others are realistic: any action here will anger some corner of the Democratic coalition that, at the moment, is far from unified or confident that their team in Washington knows what’s next.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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What is realistic is that Israel maintains permanent control over millions of Palestinians who lack basic rights and, indeed, moves toward the destruction of the Palestinian people through active expulsion and death.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2025
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In this case the most sensible move would be to shift Rafaela into a super utility bench role, install the prospect at left field and bump Duran over to center.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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City government is closest to the needs of residents’ everyday lives – snow plowing, garbage pickup, street lights, road repair, public safety, sensible economic development for low property taxes.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Be careful, though, not to let a rant become your reality: Your letter is brimming with unhelpful generalizations — that men are pigs, for instance — and logical inconsistencies.—
Philip Galanes,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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This is a silly critique that, taken to its logical conclusion, becomes an argument for never cutting or investigating anything.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.
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