summarily

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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

Despite state law granting them the right to inspect such facilities without notice, they were summarily denied entry, told “safety concerns” prevented their visit.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025

The BBC has contacted the Syrian government and security forces about allegations of summarily killings and other violations.

From BBC • Jul. 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

But Jefferson would not rise to the bait, convinced as he was after his earlier exchange with Abigail that he had already made a heroic effort that had been summarily rejected.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis