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summarily

[suh-mair-uh-lee, suhm-er-uh-] / səˈmɛər ə li, ˈsʌm ər ə- /


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“I think it’s a qualitative leap between calling somebody a radical leftist and a terrorist. You’re a terrorist. They can be executed summarily. That’s kind of the logic of it,” Leonard said.

From Salon

In the private marketplace of ideas, he argued, an employee can be summarily fired if the boss doesn’t like it.

From Salon

Last week, Human Rights Watch said jihadist groups had increased attacks in the country since March, summarily killing over 127 villagers and Muslim worshippers.

From BBC

San Bernardino County officials summarily rejected the claims.

From Los Angeles Times

After WWII, many of those women were summarily fired to make way for returning men.

From Los Angeles Times