shouldered
Example Sentences
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"Since the creation of the SDF, its fighters have shouldered a heavy responsibility during one of the most difficult periods" for Syria, Abdi said in his address.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
And it was really fun to catch up with him, especially considering how much he’s shouldered in portraying Dr. Michael Rabinovitch, a.k.a.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
A young party with no history of running a government will now lead the country, shouldered with the high expectations of a population eager to see quick results.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
And it argued that even as Costco, along with scores of other businesses, seeks tariff-related refunds for themselves in court, the consumers who ultimately shouldered those higher prices had no clear recourse.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
Horse shouldered in between Jules and Theo, who moved aside good-naturedly.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
