place squarely

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

to put something in a position directly and firmly

squarelyVERB + ADVERB

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place

Examples (10)

  • The blame for the failure was placed squarely on the project manager.
  • He placed his hands squarely on her shoulders, looking her in the eye.
  • The artist placed the sculpture squarely in the center of the exhibition hall.
  • She placed the heavy book squarely on the table, making a thud.
  • The responsibility for this decision must be placed squarely with the CEO.
  • To ensure stability, the foundation was placed squarely on solid ground.
  • The new policy aims to place the needs of the community squarely at the forefront.
  • They placed the argument squarely before the committee, demanding a resolution.
  • By doing so, you place yourself squarely in the path of danger.
  • The company placed its focus squarely on innovation and customer satisfaction.