in summary
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: as a brief statement of the most important information in a piece of writing or speech
In summary, we need to take better care of the poor in our city.
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So, in summary, good luck Mr. Frank, hope the two years before you get sacked doesn’t wear you out or damage your reputation too much.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Empowering Every Stakeholder Participative management fosters a culture where employees, suppliers, board of directors, and even customers (in summary, all stakeholders in the business) contribute to decision-making.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In response, the government has urged the court to dismiss the appeal in summary.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The court does not disclose the vote counts in summary reversals.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Empowering Every Stakeholder Participative management fosters a culture where employees, suppliers, board of directors, and even customers (in summary, all stakeholders in the business) contribute to decision-making.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In response, the government has urged the court to dismiss the appeal in summary.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The court does not disclose the vote counts in summary reversals.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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“In summary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20summary. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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