1
: in a straightforward or honest manner
we must squarely face the issue
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3
: 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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The deal squarely targets travelers who feel disaffected and hurt by Southwest’s decision, which was likely spurred by pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
And while the focus of the show remains squarely on the patients’ ailments and their needs, the writers do an excellent job of eking out just enough of the doctors’ and nurses’ personal histories to create a hum of drama in the background.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
Following Elimination Chamber: Toronto, McIntyre's attention turned squarely to Priest.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and others made the case that any blame for a shutdown would fall squarely on Democrats.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
And while the focus of the show remains squarely on the patients’ ailments and their needs, the writers do an excellent job of eking out just enough of the doctors’ and nurses’ personal histories to create a hum of drama in the background.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
Following Elimination Chamber: Toronto, McIntyre's attention turned squarely to Priest.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and others made the case that any blame for a shutdown would fall squarely on Democrats.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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