He added that he hoped a "pragmatic solution" could be found in further talks in the weeks ahead.

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Health campaigners say that is too low to have an impact, but the drinks industry described the proposals as a "pragmatic solution".

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In part, argues Mr Ben-Ami, this reflected a wider Palestinian preoccupation with vindication and justice, at the expense of a pragmatic search for a solution.

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It has to be a pragmatic approach to a problem to find a solution.

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Ms Slinger admitted the wards were not the "long-term solution" but said they were "a pragmatic way of dealing with the problem quickly".

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His pragmatic and wise approach to the situation in Honduras I think helped to contribute to a solution in that country that promises long-term stability and peace.

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