summarily
Americanadverb
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in a prompt or direct manner; immediately; straightaway.
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without notice; precipitately.
to be dismissed summarily from one's job.
Etymology
Origin of summarily
Example Sentences
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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
In the private marketplace of ideas, he argued, an employee can be summarily fired if the boss doesn’t like it.
From Salon
San Bernardino County officials summarily rejected the claims.
From Los Angeles Times
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
But they found no babies - just a disgruntled-looking Penelope, who was summarily accused of faking her pregnancy to secure more worms and less Cecil.
From BBC
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