squarely
/ˈskwɛrli/
adverb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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