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squarely

[skwair-lee] / ˈskwɛər li /
ADVERB
honestly
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The focus on overhead put the emphasis squarely on the company’s sprawling headquarters in Wolfsburg.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Rather than uncovering a loophole, they appear to have landed themselves squarely in legal jeopardy.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

Pirro squarely placed the blame on Burgum’s office, which she claimed provided “barebones police reports” despite her asking for “everything.”

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

The South Scotland MSP said the party had to be bold and get "squarely on the side of the working people of this country".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Blore was sitting squarely in a chair, his hands on his knees.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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