shouldered
Example Sentences
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The documentary powerfully captures the apocalyptic landscape of Gaza City, its streets reduced to rubble and mangled rebar, and the weighty sense of responsibility shouldered by the few remaining journalists on the ground.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
“For too long, cities and taxpayers have shouldered the entire cost of cleaning up pollution that comes from these large commercial properties,” said Bruce Reznik, executive director of the group Los Angeles Waterkeeper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Unpaid carers have shouldered heavy burdens for too long and the evidence is clear - Wales must do far better by those at the heart of our care system," said committee chair Peter Fox MS.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 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
Tucking the lock picks away, she jammed a bundle of Nin’s things into her pack and shouldered it.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
