peremptorily

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2022

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

“IF IT’S ME and your granny on bongos, it’s the Fall,” the singer Mark E. Smith, who peremptorily hired and fired dozens of members of the Fall, once said.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2019

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

“Now,” he said peremptorily, “step forward, please. One at a time, and no shoving.”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley