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shoulder

[shohl-der] / ˈʃoʊl dər /
VERB
be responsible for
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As the Slayer’s Watcher, Giles keeps Buffy battle ready, advises her and occasionally gives her a fatherly shoulder to cry on.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

The company will shoulder 40% of development costs to Roche’s 60%, though the pair will split U.S. commercial profits and losses evenly.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Sasaki’s transition to MLB, however, was interrupted by what the Dodgers called a right shoulder impingement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In 1966, Duncan was working as a short-order cook at the Sahara, making 400 salads an hour, when she slipped on spilled grease, severely injuring her shoulder, hip and back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Evelyn extends her hand as if to touch my shoulder but stops short.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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