shouldering

Example Sentences

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But shouldering a wobbly, expensive summer tentpole is a risk — just ask Sam Worthington or Taylor Kitsch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

At the same time, households face growing difficulty shouldering rising home insurance costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

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

Disheveled piles surge toward the sea, shouldering each other for a place on the shore.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro