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The phrase "a pragmatic decision" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a choice made based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.
Example: "After weighing the options, we concluded that a pragmatic decision was necessary to move forward with the project."
Alternatives: "a practical choice" or "a sensible decision."
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His medical retirement a year ago was a pragmatic decision, driven by obvious physical limitations, and the business side of basketball.
"It's a pragmatic decision".
"This is a pragmatic decision.
And yes, it was a pragmatic decision.
The restaurant's regional focus was a pragmatic decision.
I feel that Mr. Obama has made a pragmatic decision.
But I suspect that Eliot's positive response to Main's proposal was not only a pragmatic decision.
All in all, I think this comes down to a pragmatic decision.
Analysts at Citigroup said the move to raise capital "looks a pragmatic decision".
Mr. Lavine said he viewed the Silver vote as a pragmatic decision.
It was a pragmatic decision — a reaction, perhaps, to the consequences of his support for Ralph Nader in 2000.
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