None came, but instead, advice, delivered in a direct and businesslike tone.

He spoke rapidly and, at the same time, in a cool, businesslike tone.

Faith winced a bit at his cool, businesslike tone.

Tommy said this in a most businesslike tone, but could not help smacking his lips.

Then he asked in a businesslike tone: "Nothing for me from the office?"

In his normal businesslike tone he said, Mr.

I forged ahead in a more businesslike tone.

Jack continued in the same assured businesslike tone.

The apology had a brisk and businesslike tone.

She spoke in her most businesslike tone.

Downing adopted a similarly businesslike tone.

And now," said I, in a businesslike tone, "I've told you all this with a purpose.

Gordon then spoke up, a bit brusquely, as if hoping a more businesslike tone would keep things from getting any chummier.

It's too long, but omitting the passages I've marked will make it just the right length, he said, in a businesslike tone.

When the director spoke again, his voice had its usual brisk, businesslike tone: "I have a way to handle the CIA."

She could hear them conversing in low, businesslike tones.