shouldering

Example Sentences

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There’s no such thing as a cost-free industry, but Debrecen residents are left shouldering a large environmental burden for dubious economic benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

One never wants to see a single stock shouldering all the weight of a group.

From Barron's • 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

“You didn’t need to be such a jerk,” I said, shouldering past him as my stomach rumbled, reminding me of my priorities.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin