- present participle of shoulder.
shouldering
Example Sentences
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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
Bursting into Kenna’s quarters seemingly at will, she raids her near-empty fridge while bluntly shouldering much of the exposition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 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
Alex pulled a camera from his backpack and asked Gallien to snap a picture of him shouldering his rifle at the trailhead.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
