no-nonsense

Example Sentences

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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

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

My mother was a no-nonsense chef and boss.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya