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shoulder

[shohl-der] / ˈʃoʊl dər /
VERB
be responsible for
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But there’s no inherent reason why patients need to disproportionately shoulder those costs.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Another tumor was discovered in her shoulder bone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Bosko had a penchant for leaping onto his shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

World number four Djokovic was playing his first match since 12 March - and more crucially his first of the year on clay - after missing several tournaments with a shoulder injury.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

He looks at it and lifts a shoulder.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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