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
In the private marketplace of ideas, he argued, an employee can be summarily fired if the boss doesn’t like it.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025
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
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
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