no-nonsense

Example Sentences

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“What happened?” she asked, taking a seat behind her desk and pulling off the black no-nonsense heels that she always wore when someone important came for dinner.

From Literature

But the potential upside was that her no-nonsense approach would prove a welcome contrast, particularly as the party had announced that the focus of her address would be affordability.

From Salon

The no-nonsense police statement is a bluntly worded news earthquake: "The man remains in police custody at this time."

From BBC

A sport for decades associated with no-nonsense jocks has in recent years encouraged its stars' newfound obsession with attire as a way to capture new fans beyond the sport's traditional base.

From Barron's

They spent some time talking about her pregnancy, which was both boring and gross, before Etta leveled a no-nonsense gaze at the boy.

From Literature