peremptorily

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors peremptorily strike those whom they believe are likely to acquit.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2022

That means entertaining heterodox ideas in the first place, which means fighting the urge to peremptorily dismiss them when they strike us as odd or threatening.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2020

When the pair realise they’re outnumbered by Blofeld’s goons, Bond tells Kissy peremptorily to head back to get assistance.

From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2020

The department has found that good applicants are too hard to find, and it must be willing to talk with people who would have been peremptorily rejected in the past.

From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2018

Before Ranofer had time to wonder what he meant he beckoned peremptorily.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw