shoulder
Example Sentences
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All this comes as Brits shoulder the highest tax burden since World War II and struggle with an affordability crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Jamie Smith barely did a wicketkeeping drill in Australia, yet has been worked hard by Sarah Taylor, who on Tuesday was also teaching a throwing technique to Josh Tongue to help with his troublesome shoulder.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
“I want my daughter to live in a country where she’s guaranteed quality healthcare, whether she’s some fancy CEO with shoulder pads, or whether she’s struggling to find work like her father.”
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
She was seen several times with the US president at the summit including a meeting on a sofa after which he appeared to pat her shoulder.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
Hannah zips up her backpack and slings it over her shoulder.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing shoulder
Lesson 1
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Spelling Practice 2, Unit 5
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