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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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If the hypothetical 24-team playoff comes to pass, the conference championship games are squarely in the danger zone.
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New Atlas, 15 May 2026
If the hypothetical 24-team playoff comes to pass, the conference championship games are squarely in the danger zone.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Blending adventure, humor and emotion, the series is squarely aimed at a wide family audience, the company added.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 May 2026
Still, that’s where the Carolina Hurricanes, halfway through the Stanley Cup playoffs and squarely in the middle of an ever-growing wait on the specifics surrounding their next task, find themselves.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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