no-nonsense
Example Sentences
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The 61-year-old federal judge, who originally hails from southern Texas, is known for her no-nonsense approach in the courtroom.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Davey Lopes, the no-nonsense, base-swiping second baseman on a historic Dodgers infield that played together for a record 8½ seasons, died Wednesday at age 80, the Dodgers announced.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Alvin Hellerstein, the US judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, is a no-nonsense 92-year-old with a long list of high-profile cases on his CV.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
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
He delivered the bad news when needed and administered a strict, no-nonsense form of discipline that mainly worked by keeping students so in fear of the threat of getting in trouble that they behaved.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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