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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
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: 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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The issue lies squarely on the defensive side, where Cincinnati currently ranks as the worst in the NFL by a wide margin.
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The global success of Bluey, Australia’s largest cultural export, has put Brisbane squarely on the family travel map, while the countdown to the 2032 Olympics is already reshaping the city’s skyline and psyche.
—Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Filing nearly 140 lawsuits since its founding in 2011, The Liberty Justice Center has cemented a reputation as a legal force for many right-leaning causes, but the tariffs case has put it squarely against the president on his signature issue.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
In May, Blundy launched Léays, a lingerie brand that sits squarely in Victoria’s Secret sweet spot.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The global success of Bluey, Australia’s largest cultural export, has put Brisbane squarely on the family travel map, while the countdown to the 2032 Olympics is already reshaping the city’s skyline and psyche.
—Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Filing nearly 140 lawsuits since its founding in 2011, The Liberty Justice Center has cemented a reputation as a legal force for many right-leaning causes, but the tariffs case has put it squarely against the president on his signature issue.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
In May, Blundy launched Léays, a lingerie brand that sits squarely in Victoria’s Secret sweet spot.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.
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