summarily

Example Sentences

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It famously reaches to Pope Benedict XV’s efforts to end World War I, which were summarily dismissed by Lloyd George and Winston Churchill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

In lengthy court documents which have been seen by Newyddion S4C, Ms Griffin-Williams claims she was summarily dismissed by Mr Williams without a chance to discuss or appeal that decision.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

While the family was put in a Texas detention center, the government placed them under expedited removal, when immigration officers can summarily deport certain noncitizens without a court hearing.

From Slate • Jul. 4, 2025

Some lower courts had blocked the government from relying on the Alien Enemies Act to summarily expel people to this foreign megaprison in El Salvador.

From Salon • May 16, 2025

He placed restrictions on what he would eat, created a list of potential visitors who’d be allowed to see him and another list of those who’d be summarily barred from entering his room.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady