no-nonsense

Example Sentences

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Lawyers who appear before the court describe its judges as no-nonsense and say they are unlikely to tolerate any attempt by the government to walk back previous assurances that the tariffs could be repaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

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 • Feb. 25, 2026

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 • Feb. 8, 2026

But the no-nonsense judge presiding over these often ill-tempered proceedings is desperate to stop them turning into a "public inquiry".

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

He often put on this face, an imitation of the sensible, no-nonsense dad I think he aspired to be.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs