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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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In 95% of these cases around the NBA, the logical approach would be to sell high on Booker, who is still squarely in his prime and has a pretty good track record of health.
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Shane Young, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The second would drop the biggest war Europe has seen in 80 years squarely in the lap of European powers that may or may not have the capacity to manage the issue adequately.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Locksley and Maryland’s aspirations rest squarely on their new quarterback.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2025
Politicians, investors, and CEOs around the world are squarely in panic mode in the wake of Donald Trump's seismic tariff announcement last week.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
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Shane Young, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The second would drop the biggest war Europe has seen in 80 years squarely in the lap of European powers that may or may not have the capacity to manage the issue adequately.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Locksley and Maryland’s aspirations rest squarely on their new quarterback.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2025
Politicians, investors, and CEOs around the world are squarely in panic mode in the wake of Donald Trump's seismic tariff announcement last week.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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