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shoulder

[shohl-der] / ˈʃoʊl dər /
VERB
be responsible for
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Through a succession of serious injuries - ankle issues, broken arms, broken leg, knee surgeries, neck and shoulder problems - he has missed an estimated 1,975 days of football or around 200 games.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

But if you run on the colder side, she also features flaring long-sleeve jerseys that range between off the shoulder and a collared neckline.

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

Charlie put Lester on his shoulder to plant the flag up in its holder.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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