Word of the Day:
squarely
What It Means
In the shape of a square; at right angles.
In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.
Squarely in Context
“But Republicans placed the blame squarely on Mr. Biden.”
Did You Know?
From square + -ly. First use appears c. 1557 in the writings of Robert Recorde.
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