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: in a straightforward or honest manner
we must squarely face the issue
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: 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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Instead, Sonesta sits squarely in the upscale segment, competing with Hilton and Marriott—but with a refreshingly human-centric twist.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Brands that once positioned themselves squarely in the mass market are now recasting their products through the lens of exclusivity, minimalism and identity.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
As Ventura narrated the video showing the assault, her husband Alex Fine, seated in court, fixed his stare squarely on Combs.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 May 2025
The spotlight shined squarely on Dawson’s shoulders Monday.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Brands that once positioned themselves squarely in the mass market are now recasting their products through the lens of exclusivity, minimalism and identity.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
As Ventura narrated the video showing the assault, her husband Alex Fine, seated in court, fixed his stare squarely on Combs.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 May 2025
The spotlight shined squarely on Dawson’s shoulders Monday.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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