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squarely

[ skwair-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a square shape, form, or manner.
  2. directly; without evasion; in a straight or straightforward manner:

    to face a problem squarely.

  3. in an honest or open manner; fairly.
  4. in a clear manner; unequivocally:

    Our faith is based squarely on a commitment to the rights of all human beings.

  5. firmly; so as to come into direct contact:

    The ball struck him squarely in the face.

  6. in the exact place that is specified; exactly:

    The house sat squarely in the middle of the park.



squarely

/ ˈɛəɪ /

adverb

  1. in a direct way; straight

    he hit me squarely on the nose

  2. in an honest, frank, and just manner
  3. at right angles
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of squarely1

First recorded in 1550–60; square + -ly
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Phil Rosenberg, president of The Board of Deputies of British Jews, said he disagreed with the letter, which he said "lays blame squarely on the Israeli Government".

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Disneyland will launch a new guided tour for its 70th anniversary, this one focused squarely on the history and development of the park.

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Rosen, McDonald said, is squarely competing for spots in the lineup before Thursday’s regional meet against No. 12 seed Minnesota and unseeded Southern Utah and Boise State.

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His words fit squarely into what seems now to be a settled view in the Trump Administration that their erstwhile allies in Europe are a parasitical burden on the United States.

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But since the early days after her disappearance, the suspicion and scrutiny of Saelee-McCain’s family and the Redding community in Northern California, as well as online sleuths, have been placed squarely on her husband.

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