no-nonsense
Example Sentences
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Kent was the resident no-nonsense, old-school veteran whose bat remained potent at age 40.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Not exactly a warm embrace of the new Warsh Fed: terser “just the facts” statements, shorter news conferences, no forward guidance, and a no-nonsense message that there’s a new sheriff in town.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
"People like Marsch, they like his no-nonsense approach," said Johal.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
The effect of this is reflected in a no-nonsense comment from a police spokesman to the Nottingham Post.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
But there were also a few rough, no-nonsense men with proper gear and hard hands who went about their work with no silliness of any kind.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
