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
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
Americans have largely shouldered higher gasoline prices without reducing their overall spending in recent months by drawing on savings and using higher average tax refunds as a cushion.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
A young gentleman shouldered past me in the process, not even bothering to glance my way before continuing to the back of the car.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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