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
"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
While the comedians among us carefully craft their punchlines, let me merely and pragmatically ask: What is he talking about?
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
He later wrote, in a social media post, that Canada was "recalibrating" its relationship with China, "strategically, pragmatically, and decisively".
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
"Come with me," the woman says softly, pragmatically.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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