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: in a straightforward or honest manner
we must squarely face the issue
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3
: in a square form or manner : so as to be square
a squarely cut dress
4
: in a plain or unequivocal manner
the responsibility lies squarely with us
align ourselves squarely with our allies
Examples of squarely in a Sentence
We must face these problems squarely.
It's time to deal squarely with the facts.
literature that is squarely in the American tradition
Their marketing campaign is aimed squarely at adolescents.
The dart hit the board squarely in the middle.
Look me squarely in the eye and tell me you're not lying.
He hit the ball squarely.
Her feet were squarely planted.
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But his stint with DOGE placed him squarely in the political arena—where admiration curdles fast.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
As far as big-budget epic fantasy (that isn’t animated) that leaves us with The Rings Of Power, perhaps the most disappointing television series ever made, geared squarely at the most casual audience.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
From its humble beginnings in the late 20th century, Google has come to dominate online searches, putting it squarely in the US government's antitrust crosshairs.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
His death left his younger brother, Mohammed, as the de facto leader of Hamas in Gaza, which put him squarely in Israel’s crosshairs.
—Oren Lieberman, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
As far as big-budget epic fantasy (that isn’t animated) that leaves us with The Rings Of Power, perhaps the most disappointing television series ever made, geared squarely at the most casual audience.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
From its humble beginnings in the late 20th century, Google has come to dominate online searches, putting it squarely in the US government's antitrust crosshairs.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
His death left his younger brother, Mohammed, as the de facto leader of Hamas in Gaza, which put him squarely in Israel’s crosshairs.
—Oren Lieberman, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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