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How to pronounce pragmatism in American English
“pragmatism” pronunciation by American speakers
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“pragmatism” in real sentences — American speakers
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man of extraordinary principle, married to extraordinary pragmatism.
State Department
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advocating pragmatism on the part of the EU.
Voice of America
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Or does one matter -- I guess does your pragmatism -- should that leak into the
The Obama White House
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