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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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Speaker Dreyer is in his office, telling his media team to plant a quote in the news that places the blame for the attack squarely on Kidder, when Alex bursts in demanding answers.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, congressional Republicans are moving forward to develop cost-cutting plans to offset the massive costs of extending and expanding tax cuts; squarely in the GOP crosshairs are these very same programs.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Mark Oaten is the chief executive of the International Fur Federation, a fur trade organization, and as such, his allegiances lie squarely with real fur.
—Dolly Faibyshev, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Generations went by between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, a massive movie event that took its cues squarely from A New Hope for its adventurous tone, its underdog story, and its characters.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, congressional Republicans are moving forward to develop cost-cutting plans to offset the massive costs of extending and expanding tax cuts; squarely in the GOP crosshairs are these very same programs.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Mark Oaten is the chief executive of the International Fur Federation, a fur trade organization, and as such, his allegiances lie squarely with real fur.
—Dolly Faibyshev, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Generations went by between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, a massive movie event that took its cues squarely from A New Hope for its adventurous tone, its underdog story, and its characters.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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