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without unnecessary delay or detailed consideration
- The manager dealt with the issue summarily to maintain efficiency.
- The decision was executed summarily.
- Recognizing the error, they rectified it summarily.
- The document was reviewed summarily for key points.
- The urgent task was completed summarily to meet the deadline.
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in a hasty or abrupt manner, often without warning or preparation
- The manager was summarily dismissed from his role without any explanation or prior discussion.
- The new policy was summarily implemented, catching many employees by surprise.
- The judge summarily rejected the appeal, offering no further explanation.
- The suspect was summarily taken into custody, with no time given for a defense.
- The company summarily canceled the event, leaving attendees confused and disappointed.