pragmatically
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“Russia is acting pragmatically in the relationship,” said Elina Ribakova, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
So, they cannot start pragmatically - they have to hit the ground with an absolute sprint.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Even so, he completed the commission the same way he says he approaches every large public monument: professionally, pragmatically, and with an understanding that spectacle itself has become part of the business model.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
"This also affects the islands' attitude towards politics: They approach it pragmatically instead of ideologically, simply wanting the country to function well," the analyst explained.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
"Come with me," the woman says softly, pragmatically.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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