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squarely

[skwair-lee] / ˈskwɛər li /
ADVERB
honestly
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“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

He does not place the blame squarely on the shoulders of the stars and their managers, however.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Aimed squarely at kids of all sizes, “Star Wars” has become a glorified tour of a billionaire’s expanding playworld and “The Mandalorian and Grogu” wants the track well-oiled, not bumpy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Mr. Benedict caught her, held her by the shoulders, and looked her squarely in the eyes.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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