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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
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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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The goal of our time with the group was to understand how the cartel is reacting to being squarely targeted by this new administration.
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Matt Rivers, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
This blame shouldn’t fall squarely on Gustavsson’s shoulders, however, as his teammates haven’t always been up to the challenge in front of him.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
The weight of the world — or, at least, one of the world’s biggest video game developers — rests squarely on Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
However, the project’s success—or its failure—rests squarely in the details.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Matt Rivers, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
This blame shouldn’t fall squarely on Gustavsson’s shoulders, however, as his teammates haven’t always been up to the challenge in front of him.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
The weight of the world — or, at least, one of the world’s biggest video game developers — rests squarely on Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
However, the project’s success—or its failure—rests squarely in the details.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for squarely
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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