shoulder
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Annika Freden, associate professor in political science at Lund University, said Kristersson could expect to get the cold shoulder from the centre.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
In the eighth inning, he dove after a ground ball up the middle, as shortstop Mookie Betts hurdled over him, and was slow to get up, holding his right shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
As I looked over my shoulder, it was clear there was no way I could outrun the cloud, so I began looking for cover.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Other previously widely beloved comedians considered shoo-ins to host award shows now get the cold shoulder from audiences.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
He leans his shoulder against one of the posts outside the Pioneer Saloon.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Shan Masood played with admirable application with a stoic 95 while captain Babar Azam, weight lifted off his shoulders, made 76.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
In a video accompanying the ad, Kelce could be seen rubbing shoulders with a host of famous faces, including Gigi Hadid, Frances Tiafoe, and Carmelo Anthony, while making his way through Manhattan’s famed Plaza Hotel.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
A picture of the rescue published on the army's Facebook page showed the man, identified only as Luhaitao, with his arms around the shoulders of two camouflage-clad rescuers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
An employee recounted seeing the former secretary massaging the agent’s shoulders, for example, and witnesses said the two often texted each other on their personal phones outside of work hours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Clare took her by the shoulders, looking firmly into her eyes.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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"Since the creation of the SDF, its fighters have shouldered a heavy responsibility during one of the most difficult periods" for Syria, Abdi said in his address.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
And it was really fun to catch up with him, especially considering how much he’s shouldered in portraying Dr. Michael Rabinovitch, a.k.a.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Chief executive Michael Nicholson, major shareholder Dermot Desmond and former chairman Peter Lawwell have shouldered the brunt of the criticism.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
He said a phased increase to $30 is fair given the cost burdens shouldered by low-income families.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
And I knew for sure my mama wasn’t thinking about me as she shuffled around the house in her bathrobe all red eyed and stoop shouldered.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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The sale process comes just eight months on from Khun Top saying he is shouldering the blame for the club's drastic recent demise.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Its decision raised questions over the future of the cartel and the sustainability of the kingdom’s role as the main market stabilizer, shouldering a disproportionate share of production adjustments, market watchers said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Its roster includes the cancellation of all medical debt for the 100 million Americans shouldering about $194 billion in medical debt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
One never wants to see a single stock shouldering all the weight of a group.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
Percy had already climbed out of the bed and was shouldering his pack.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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