no-nonsense

Example Sentences

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Actor James Tolkan, known for his role as the Hill Valley High principal in “Back to the Future” and the no-nonsense commanding officer in “Top Gun” has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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

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

From BBC • Feb. 19, 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

Lefty Lewis said, “Now you stop being so judgmental, Herman’s got a reputation for being no-nonsense, not mean.”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis