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squarely

[skwair-lee] / ˈskwɛər li /
ADVERB
honestly
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The company had built an audience with an associated trading and sports-focused podcast, but interest took off with the Sweeney ads, which were squarely targeted toward a key demographic of young, male, sports-loving bettors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

But for now, the focus remains squarely on yields, especially with the start of third-quarter earnings season still a few weeks away.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

The Rams are squarely in the national spotlight with four prime-time games in five weeks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Teasing tones aside, President Stubb put his finger squarely on the pulse of deepening EU-Canadian relations.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

He removes a piece of paper and places it squarely on the desk.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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