shouldering

Example Sentences

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A look at the recent rally in the $30 trillion Treasury market reflects concerns about the ability of U.S. families and businesses to keep shouldering higher fuel costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

For American farmers already shouldering higher costs, the Mideast disruption has boosted prices for certain fertilizers by about 30%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Yet a similar number, about 60% of businesses, also reported shouldering some of that increased cost burden—increasing the likelihood that more consumer price hikes are still in the pipeline.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

But he’s shouldering a burden that all the entities involved should claim.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

With a quick clasp of Kit’s hand she was gone and Nat, shouldering her trunk in one easy motion, followed her along the narrow dirt road.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare