shouldered

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Usually, when the government awarded contractors a deal, it shouldered a lot of other costs for the companies, such as the R&D involved in making the product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A young party with no history of running a government will now lead the country, shouldered with the high expectations of a population eager to see quick results.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

His optimism and heart are inspiring — a kid of Black and Korean heritage who shouldered losing both parents to incarceration and still emerged with a buoyant persona.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Walker himself shouldered an extra load with top running back Zach Charbonnet sidelined by a torn knee ligament suffered in a playoff win over San Francisco.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

They shouldered their packs and took up their sticks, and walked round the corner to the west side of Bag End.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien