summarily
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They found the case so straightforward that they disposed of it summarily, without full briefing or oral argument.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
At one point last year, Miller was floated as a potential White House national security adviser, replacing the ousted Michael Waltz - rumours that the president summarily dismissed.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
Robbys and Robertos and the occasional Bobby don’t count; they have consciously and summarily rejected being called Bob.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 17, 2025
Speaking to legislators on Tuesday, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back summarily dismissed the suggestion, hinting that it may have been a negotiating tactic.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025
Then are all cliches and familiar turns of phrase to be summarily executed?
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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