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Her Oscar-winning movie-star best friend, Joan Davis, complimented her for her pragmatism.
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EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
There’s driving a bargain, and then there’s pragmatism.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Throughout her campaign, Harris has found better luck with an approach rooted in pragmatism and joy.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
Still, some pragmatism was required before embarking on the journey.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
There’s driving a bargain, and then there’s pragmatism.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Throughout her campaign, Harris has found better luck with an approach rooted in pragmatism and joy.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
Still, some pragmatism was required before embarking on the journey.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Pragmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatism. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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