squarely

/ˈskwɛrli/
adverb
  1. Directly and without hesitation; in a straightforward manner.
    • The manager addressed the problem squarely instead of avoiding it.
    • He placed the blame squarely on his own shoulders.
    • She looked him squarely in the eye and told the truth.
  2. Exactly in the center or directly in a particular position.
    • The house sits squarely in the middle of the large property.
    • The ball hit him squarely on the nose.
    • She landed squarely on the target during the archery competition.
  3. In a fair and honest way; without cheating or evasion.
    • We need to face the challenge squarely and find a solution.
    • He dealt with his customers squarely and earned their trust.
    • The two teams competed squarely throughout the game.
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