in summary

phrase

: 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.

Examples of in summary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Investigations into individuals or corporations declined for prosecution are generally not reported to courts and usually only disclosed in summary form by the DOJ in annual reports. — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 31 Mar. 2026

That would have changed the outcome in summary judgment. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025

Many of those arrested were given decadeslong sentences in summary trials. — arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025

Many of those arrested were given decades-long sentences in summary trials. — Miami Herald, 11 July 2025

Rhymes for in summary

• mummery
• summery