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The phrase "squarely opposed" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to be completely or directly in opposition to something. Example: "The two politicians were squarely opposed on the issue of gun control, with one calling for stricter regulations and the other advocating for no restrictions at all."
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But common sense and policy are squarely opposed.
Both are now severely critical of the Bush administration, and one has squarely opposed the invasion.
A simple interpretation of the economic history suggests that Smith's ruthless advocacy for free markets was squarely opposed to regulation-heavy mercantilist doctrine.
Deniz Baykal, the main opposition leader, is in favour.But the American defence secretary, Robert Gates, said this week that the United States was squarely opposed to unilateral Turkish action, which would destabilise the only calmish bit of Iraq.
And because David Cameron had been squarely opposed to leaving the European Union, he then announced that he was going to step down as prime minister, rather than lead the country through the process of leaving.
Geisbert is squarely opposed to the idea, because he says there isn't enough evidence that the drugs would do any good.
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On only one weighty subject does she squarely oppose the left.
Throughout the piece, the dancers mostly face the audience squarely -- as opposed to the angled body facings that predominate in classical ballet -- with expressions on their faces that range from blank, to tense, to quietly terrified.
Though several Christian denominations, including the Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)., have affirmed same-sex marriage in recent years, the Southern Baptist Convention has been squarely and unwaveringly opposed to anything other than heterosexual marriage.
In their appeal, lawyers for Mr. Bruno said that during his trial, federal prosecutors focused squarely on nondisclosure as opposed to alleged kickbacks and bribery.
Bolger situates himself squarely in the opposing camp.
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