shouldering

Example Sentences

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And yet this same group of workers is also shouldering the care of aging parents and adult children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

One never wants to see a single stock shouldering all the weight of a group.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The season is now into its final quarter, but Arsenal has been shouldering the weight of expectation for months—and not always comfortably.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

“John! Natalie!” the voice repeated, and I turned to see Mikayla’s mom, shouldering her way through the masses, eyes trained on me.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller