shoulder
Example Sentences
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The road closures, economic impact and debate over who should shoulder the costs, however, were only beginning.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
Kessler, who was limited to five games last season because of a shoulder injury, is expected to sign a four-year, $130-million contract with the Lakers, people with knowledge of the situation said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
A two-year public inquiry published in July 2021 concluded that the state should "shoulder responsibility" for the murder due to the "atmosphere of impunity" the government had created.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Wells Fargo suggests smoking a pork shoulder or ribs as an alternative to grilling burgers, with the average price for pork butts virtually unchanged from the prior year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
As Betsie and I stumbled down the hill, I felt the Bible bumping between my shoulder blades.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing shoulder
Lesson 1
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Lesson 7
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Spelling Practice 2, Unit 5
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