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: 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
Synonyms
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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In that game, quarterback Justin Herbert was playing on a tender ankle and the Chargers were missing both starting offensive tackles and star safety Derwin James Jr.
Since, the Chargers have won six of eight and are currently the fifth seed in the AFC, putting them squarely in the playoff picture.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Beyond Politics: Deepfake Dread Takes Hold Of The Private Sector
While the lion's share of media coverage about deepfakes remains squarely focused on their use as political disinformation tools, the public sector is not alone in feeling the effects of this novel technology.
—Eyal Benishti, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Jaguar The Type 00's massive 23-inch wheels aren't exactly the most practical, but hey, the brand isn't aiming squarely for efficiency here.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
Most nutrition scientists squarely dismiss this idea as a conspiracy theory.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Beyond Politics: Deepfake Dread Takes Hold Of The Private Sector
While the lion's share of media coverage about deepfakes remains squarely focused on their use as political disinformation tools, the public sector is not alone in feeling the effects of this novel technology.
—Eyal Benishti, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Jaguar The Type 00's massive 23-inch wheels aren't exactly the most practical, but hey, the brand isn't aiming squarely for efficiency here.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
Most nutrition scientists squarely dismiss this idea as a conspiracy theory.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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