squarely
IPA: skwˈɛrɫi
adverb
- (geometry) In the shape of a square; at right angles.
- (also figurative) Firmly and solidly.
- (figurative) In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.
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Examples of "squarely" in Sentences
- It hits the nail squarely on the head.
- The blame falls squarely on the web browser designers.
- The main page is aimed squarely at the calculus student.
- The congressional report laid the blame squarely with Reagan.
- A critical eye must remain squarely fixed on the American education system.
- The island shuddered with the impact of an enormous cake which drove in squarely upon its point.
- The wind, which was fair down the lake, here blew in squarely on the beach, kicking up a nasty sea in the shallows.
- Part of developing a lead is keeping your name squarely in front of the prospect as he or she goes through the development process.
- I love how the same people that chastise Bush responding 2 days late to Katrina, put the slow Fed. response of this Admin squarely on BP.
- The focus was again squarely on Brodeur as the Devils rebounded from an emotional letdown Wednesday night in a 4-2 loss in Carolina with backup Kevin Weekes in goal.
- I view it as a good sign that the Tea Party is being widely called out for what it is: a racist movement that has emerged squarely from the ranks of the Republican party.