summarily

Example Sentences

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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

In lengthy court documents which have been seen by Newyddion S4C, Ms Griffin-Williams claims she was summarily dismissed by Mr Williams without a chance to discuss or appeal that decision.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 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

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

Yutar handed in the indictment and authorized that we be charged immediately and tried summarily.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela