as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
a line that is squarely in the middle
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Recent Examples of squarely
It’s aimed squarely at those who mistake impulse for strategy and swagger for strength.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Bannon appears to be aiming squarely at Musk’s own Big Tech crowd.
—Ian Simmons, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But other hashtags that focused more squarely on mocking the United States, or on touting China’s strengths, were allowed to trend — and in fact were explicitly initiated by state media.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Its sheer scale and implications for future gas dependency should place it squarely in the public’s awareness and concern.
—Sharon E. Lewis, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Bannon appears to be aiming squarely at Musk’s own Big Tech crowd.
—Ian Simmons, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But other hashtags that focused more squarely on mocking the United States, or on touting China’s strengths, were allowed to trend — and in fact were explicitly initiated by state media.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Its sheer scale and implications for future gas dependency should place it squarely in the public’s awareness and concern.
—Sharon E. Lewis, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
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Don't Force The Merge: The Business Case For Disagreement CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, classically minded visitors to Rome looked right past his paintings.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the Heat then scored just 21 points while shooting 1 of 6 (16.7 percent) on threes in the fourth quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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By episode 2, the former Fireflies make it to an area just outside Jackson and see how heavily fortified the city is.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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