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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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Rob Blanchard, a spokesperson for the governor, laid the blame for the failure to make progress on the issue of private equity squarely at the feet of legislators.
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Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
As the Nord 5 is squarely in the flagship-killer category, OnePlus will be balancing performance with price, none more so than in the choice of processor.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Now the sentiment that Trump helped cultivate of keeping America out of foreign entanglements is being directed squarely back at him by high-profile supporters within the MAGA movement, who are warning about the U.S. getting involved in a military campaign against Iran.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Fever head coach Stephanie White didn’t hold back in her postgame comments, placing blame squarely on the officiating crew for failing to manage the game’s rising intensity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
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Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
As the Nord 5 is squarely in the flagship-killer category, OnePlus will be balancing performance with price, none more so than in the choice of processor.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Now the sentiment that Trump helped cultivate of keeping America out of foreign entanglements is being directed squarely back at him by high-profile supporters within the MAGA movement, who are warning about the U.S. getting involved in a military campaign against Iran.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Fever head coach Stephanie White didn’t hold back in her postgame comments, placing blame squarely on the officiating crew for failing to manage the game’s rising intensity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for squarely
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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