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pragmatically

American

[prag-mat-ik-lee] / prægˈmæt ɪk li /

adverb

in a pragmatic way.
in relation to or in terms of pragmatics.

Example Sentences

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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

Nonetheless, President Lincoln decided to pragmatically sidestep the legal contradictions and agreed in the summer of 1862 to a comprehensive prisoner cartel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 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

It should be managed pragmatically rather than ideologically.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

"Come with me," the woman says softly, pragmatically.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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