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squarely

[skwair-lee] / ˈskwɛər li /
ADVERB
honestly
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What happens next may hit everyone who dreams of saddling a dragon squarely in the chest.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

“The laggards sit squarely in AI’s crosshairs: creative tools, CRM, workflow automation, and productivity software, where investors are reassessing the durability of their competitive advantages and future growth.”

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Kelver’s attorney argues that she acted squarely within state law.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The ball grazed his glove before bouncing squarely on his noggin and over the wall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Blackie, evidently enjoying himself, looked squarely at Burkhart and said, “Ernest, I have told them everything.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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