no-nonsense
Example Sentences
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Singapore is known for its no-nonsense approach to public stunts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
She wore no-nonsense sneakers with pink swooshes and carried two FedEx boxes.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
She was a household name even before she reinvented herself as a reality TV star, with a high profile spell on Strictly Come Dancing, known for her forthright views and no-nonsense attitude.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
While the 63-year-old Irish executive had little experience in the oil-and-gas industry, investors saw his no-nonsense reputation—and outsider status—as being just what was needed to rejuvenate BP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 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
