squarely

adv

Etymology: From square + -ly. First use appears c. 1557 in the writings of Robert Recorde.

1. In the shape of a square; at right angles.
2. Firmly and solidly.

   ““I stand squarely behind my decision,” he said, adding that he would not “shrink from my share of responsibility for where we are today.””

   “Conoco on Monday announced a $9.7 billion all-stock takeover of Concho Resources (CXO), a fracker squarely focused on the Permian Basin, the massive West Texas oilfield at the heart of the shale revolution.”

3. In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.

   “But Republicans placed the blame squarely on Mr. Biden.”