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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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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
But most Peruvians appreciate that Hiram Bingham was instrumental in putting their country, and its rich heritage, squarely on the map, the Courant has reported.
—Stephen Busemeyer, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
While former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's criminal charges play out in federal court, the oil industry has its sights squarely set on accessing Venezuela's oil supply — but who stands to benefit from that access?
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Kiper ranks Concepcion as the sixth-best wide receiver prospect in the class, putting the Aggies' playmaker squarely in the first-round range.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
But most Peruvians appreciate that Hiram Bingham was instrumental in putting their country, and its rich heritage, squarely on the map, the Courant has reported.
—Stephen Busemeyer, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
While former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's criminal charges play out in federal court, the oil industry has its sights squarely set on accessing Venezuela's oil supply — but who stands to benefit from that access?
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Kiper ranks Concepcion as the sixth-best wide receiver prospect in the class, putting the Aggies' playmaker squarely in the first-round range.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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