no-nonsense

Example Sentences

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It has all been presided over by a no-nonsense judge who will take the jury's decision under advisement, but ultimately decides which side prevails.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The memory of that day sparked a smile from actor Jane Kaczmarek, who played no-nonsense mother Lois on the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“This is the kind of no-nonsense, results-driven warfighting that America demands, and you’re delivering it in spades,” Hegseth said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

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