shouldered
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Desperate to make plays, Mahomes shouldered even greater responsibility, taking more sacks and running the ball more often than ever before in his career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
While they had a childhood pet, their parents shouldered the responsibility and expenses, and the costs of pets were never included in lessons about personal finance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
"Since the creation of the SDF, its fighters have shouldered a heavy responsibility during one of the most difficult periods" for Syria, Abdi said in his address.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
And it was really fun to catch up with him, especially considering how much he’s shouldered in portraying Dr. Michael Rabinovitch, a.k.a.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
At about eight on the night of February 27, 1943, the Norwegians pulled on white camouflage suits, shouldered their fifty-pound packs, put on skis, and started for Vemork.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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