Many people adopt a pragmatic attitude when it comes to buying gifts for others. From LearnThat.org.
A matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Finel rejects this approach in favor of what he calls a pragmatic one. From Wordnik.com. [Libertarian Blog Place] Reference
People need to calm down and remain pragmatic during this time of crisis. From Wordnik.com. [Campaigning in Kentucky, Clinton hears sermon on infidelity] Reference
The designation pragmatic sanction is, however, misleading, for it was not confirmed by the emperor. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss] Reference
It seems to me that the proper signification of the word pragmatic may be most accurately defined in this way. From Wordnik.com. [Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals. Second Section: Transition from Popular Moral Philosophy to the Metaphysic of Morals.] Reference
If they get it working, there remain pragmatic obstacles to rolling out pass-thoughts as a replacement for other biometrics. From Wordnik.com. [Beyond Passwords -- Measure brainwaves?] Reference
Consequently, liberals have justified economic intervention in pragmatic terms, ceding the ideological high ground to conservatism. From Wordnik.com. [Recharging the "L-word"] Reference
Obama is being pragmatic, which is to be commended. From Wordnik.com. [Ed Stoffel] Reference
She may be what we might call a pragmatic progressive. From Wordnik.com. [Adam Winkler: Will Kagan Disappoint Progressives?] Reference
But on policy, Emanuel is known as a pragmatic centrist. From Wordnik.com. [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference
"What we want is some near-term pragmatic restraint," he said. From Wordnik.com. [U.S. says Chinese businesses and banks are bypassing U.N. sanctions against Iran] Reference
Rather he focused on what one might call a pragmatic consideration. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-03-01] Reference
He was known as a pragmatic centrist, to such an extent that President. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Grammar school benefits, academies and a blighted education] Reference
The prevailing outlook can be characterized as a pragmatic Postmodernism. From Wordnik.com. [Blogger News Network] Reference
They were called pragmatic, from pragma, the affair or matter of sanction. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss] Reference
He also takes the stand of what might best be called the pragmatic progressive. From Wordnik.com. [Bryan Bissell: Bill Richardson - Clean Air, Cool Living] Reference
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani is a 70-year-old cleric known as a pragmatic conservative. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 23, 2005] Reference
Well, I consider myself "far left," and I'm probably what you'd call a pragmatic voter. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Raises Over $51 Million In July] Reference
I believe that Panama is also going be another test for the so-called pragmatic spirit. From Wordnik.com. [CASTRO ON MEXICO, U.S. OTHER ISSUES] Reference
The motives are pragmatic, which is always the case when Europe takes a big step forward. From Wordnik.com. [Europe Defies the Skeptics] Reference
As a litigator, Mr. Lee is known as a pragmatic attorney and a skilled coalition builder. From Wordnik.com. [President Names Bill Lann Lee Acting Asst Ag For Civil Rights] Reference
Social - called the pragmatic web - is based on you and your relationship - your context. From Wordnik.com. [Internet News: Building the Pragmatic Web] Reference
The one-sided deduction of A. from B., and B. from C., etc., which the so-called pragmatic writers like. From Wordnik.com. [System der volkswirthschaft. English] Reference
Has this become the \ "voodoo economics\" of so-called pragmatic moderates and administration economists?. From Wordnik.com. [Art Levine: Taxing High-Cost Health Plans: Voodoo Economics for the Punditocracy?] Reference
The human mind is incapable of discerning actual truths, it operates under the notion of pragmatic truths. From Wordnik.com. [Propeller Most Popular Stories] Reference
He is described as pragmatic, somewhat less given to hard talk than the other top figure in the group these days, Khaled Mashaal. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 28, 2006] Reference
He is described as pragmatic, somewhat less given to hard talk than the other top figure in the group these days, Khalid Mash'al. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 27, 2006] Reference
Katie ran unopposed in her first election and has since been known as a pragmatic, thoughtful leader on the Burlington City Council. From Wordnik.com. [Mole's Progressive Democrat] Reference
The Assembly is currently headed by Iran's former President Ali-Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who is described as pragmatic and conservative. From Wordnik.com. [BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] Reference
That is what I call pragmatic journalism. From Wordnik.com. [handy hints: dress like a whore! « raincoaster] Reference
You have to be more "pragmatic" when you are losing. From Wordnik.com. [Gallup: Dems Like Hillary/Obama Ticket, But Say "No" To Obama/Hillary] Reference
Those who remain in government call themselves 'pragmatic'. From Wordnik.com. [Irish Blogs] Reference
So, it has been a kind of pragmatic approach from both sides. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 16, 2007] Reference
It's kind of tough to be "pragmatic" when you lose the general election. From Wordnik.com. [Teddy's Little Dig At The Clintons On Iraq] Reference
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