How to use squarely in a sentence

Examples of squarely by meaning

More sentences with squarely

• Farah Griffin’s success by offering some advice aimed squarely at me: “Be nice — or else.”2024 March 9, Jacob Bernstein, “A Former Trump Aide Becomes a Liberal Favorite”, in The New York Times, →ISSN. From the entry or else
• The blame lies fairly and squarely at the feet of the employers who have forced our hand.2023 May 31, Mel Holley, “Network News: ASLEF recommends £71,000 pay deal for TfW drivers”, in RAIL, number 984, page 21. From the entry fairly and squarely
• Her body faces the viewer squarely, with her feet turned slightly toward the signare.2016, Lisa Ze Winters, The Mulatta Concubine, page 127. From the entry signare
• The rise of the neutral family of greige colors has put the decorating emphasis squarely on accents.1959, Paint, Oil and Chemical Review, volume 122, Chicago, Ill.: Trade Review Co., →OCLC, page 12, column 2. From the entry greige
• Last week's focus of the war in the Far East centered squarely upon this little railroad.1944 April 24, “Trouble in Burma”, in Life, volume 16, number 17, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 25, column 1. From the entry Kunming
• The underspoke pointing squarely toward the floor on which the vehicle stands should be plumb when loaded.1907, Motor Body, Paint and Trim - Volume 43, page 42. From the entry underspoke
• Still, she recognized Fred as she drew back from a lingering lip lock planted squarely across Dell's lips.2014, Dan Frank, 1 Week. From the entry lip lock
• The glaring sunshine which at its take-off had shone squarely in its bow-ports, now poured down slantingly from behind.1953, Murray Leinster, Space Tug. From the entry slantingly
• The determination of the Porcupine Warriors to make amends is not far-fetched as they matched the Phobians squarely in two off-season matches.2001, Alex Akurgo, Camillus Abongo, May 9 at Accra Stadium: A Gripping Story of a Disaster that Turned Ordinary People Into Heroes. From the entry phobian
• The first thing needful is to look the facts squarely in the face; and this is singularly appropriate in the discussion of whiskerage.1907, Harper's Weekly, volume 52, page 28. From the entry whiskerage
• As we will see, the jackal is usually associated in the Indic context with death and impurity, and would therefore sit squarely at the bottom of Dumont's social hierarchy.2007, McComas Taylor, The Fall of the Indigo Jackal: The Discourse of Division and Pūrnabhadra's Pañcatantra, page 52. From the entry jackal
• “Mommie,” the little girl announced in a confidential stage whisper: “Mommie, there is a ‘zigaboo’ behind you!” The mother turned and looked squarely into my eyes.a. 1996, C. Eric Lincoln, Coming through the Fire: Surviving Race and Place in America, Duke University Press, published 1996, →ISBN, page 3. From the entry zigaboo
• Some tracks even rely solely on electric guitars and drums, giving them a rawer, demolike feel that puts the burden of success squarely on the singer's shoulders.1994, CD review, volume 10, numbers 7-12. From the entry rawer

Meaning of squarely

1. adverb In the shape of a square; at right angles.
2. adverb Firmly and solidly.
3. adverb In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.

Full definition of squarely

More about squarely

• Meaning of squarely
• Squarely in Hindi
• Squarely in Marathi
• Squarely in Urdu
• Squarely in Bengali

Questions about squarely in a sentence

How do you use squarely in a sentence?

Squarely is used as an adverb. For example: ““I stand squarely behind my decision,” he said, adding that he would not “shrink from my share of responsibility for where we are today.””

What is a short sentence with squarely?

“But Republicans placed the blame squarely on Mr.”

What does squarely mean?

Squarely means in the shape of a square; at right angles.