- present participle of shoulder.
shouldering
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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
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
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
There’s no such thing as a cost-free industry, but Debrecen residents are left shouldering a large environmental burden for dubious economic benefit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
I am not sure that I’m capable of shouldering it all myself—not sure that I am strong enough, or good enough.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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