no-nonsense

Example Sentences

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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

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

Some posts commended his steady demeanor and no-nonsense delivery, others complimented his appearance and a few attached doctored images and videos of him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

But today the boys didn’t seem too upset that their no-nonsense mom wasn’t here to keep them in line.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis