shoulders

Example Sentences

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But when I opened the menu, sitting in the sunshine with salt on the rim of my drink and warmth on my shoulders, I spotted the thing that finally made it feel like summer.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Matthew Rhys is no stranger to playing a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"Chiedza tried to climb on her cousin's shoulders, submerging her."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He does not place the blame squarely on the shoulders of the stars and their managers, however.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

I crouch down on the floor next to Jonah, and Maverick bounces to me, puts his paws on my shoulders, and slurps my face.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam