as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
a line that is squarely in the middle
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Recent Examples of squarely
Will a stellar combine from any of those four bump them squarely into the Bengals’ lap at No. 17?
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Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
That measure is aimed squarely at lowering the threshold for when homeowners can sue for construction defects.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Feb. 2025
Today, Florida is sliding into secrecy at an alarming pace, and the blame rests squarely with Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state agencies following his lead.
—Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Speaker Dreyer is in his office, telling his media team to plant a quote in the news that places the blame for the attack squarely on Kidder, when Alex bursts in demanding answers.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
That measure is aimed squarely at lowering the threshold for when homeowners can sue for construction defects.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Feb. 2025
Today, Florida is sliding into secrecy at an alarming pace, and the blame rests squarely with Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state agencies following his lead.
—Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Speaker Dreyer is in his office, telling his media team to plant a quote in the news that places the blame for the attack squarely on Kidder, when Alex bursts in demanding answers.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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