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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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That means that as Delta expands its seat capacity by 3% this year through interior upgrades and new aircraft, its focus is squarely on the front of the plane.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
The announcement was made on Tuesday at the company’s sixth Battery Day event in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, with the new system aimed squarely at large family cars and long electric driving ranges.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Holding Nicolás Maduro accountable fits squarely within that tradition.
—Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
The announcement was made on Tuesday at the company’s sixth Battery Day event in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, with the new system aimed squarely at large family cars and long electric driving ranges.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Holding Nicolás Maduro accountable fits squarely within that tradition.
—Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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