as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
a line that is squarely in the middle
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The new set, called the LG OLED evo W6, is aimed squarely at buyers seeking premium visuals without visible cables or bulky hardware.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
But most Peruvians appreciate that Hiram Bingham was instrumental in putting their country, and its rich heritage, squarely on the map, the Courant has reported.
—Stephen Busemeyer, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
While former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's criminal charges play out in federal court, the oil industry has its sights squarely set on accessing Venezuela's oil supply — but who stands to benefit from that access?
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma and Creighton would be squarely on the bubble.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Outfit 5 This is the outfit that can do it all—take you straight to the office, out to a classy meal, or right onto a connecting flight.—
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Don’t want tender young shoots popping out when another polar vortex is right around the corner.—
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Residents near the park, located off David Drive in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, said they were awakened just before midnight by gunfire and emergency sirens.—
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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