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Jacob is a successful technology executive, has the knowledge, expertise, and pragmatism to defend America’s Economic interests abroad, and always puts AMERICA FIRST!
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Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
There’s a pragmatism to the way the tractor cuts through the pillowy substance so weighted by historical implication; the moment jars the senses and affirms the depth of African-American connection to this land.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Many combine their pragmatism and independence with the societal norms of today, resulting in a distinct grandparenting style.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025
As the dust settles on the Divvy and Industrious acquisitions, one thing is clear: the future of proptech lies at the intersection of innovation and pragmatism.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
There’s a pragmatism to the way the tractor cuts through the pillowy substance so weighted by historical implication; the moment jars the senses and affirms the depth of African-American connection to this land.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Many combine their pragmatism and independence with the societal norms of today, resulting in a distinct grandparenting style.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025
As the dust settles on the Divvy and Industrious acquisitions, one thing is clear: the future of proptech lies at the intersection of innovation and pragmatism.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Pragmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatism. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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