shouldered
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Meanwhile, there’s also hope that more infrastructure financing will be shouldered outside of the corporate bond market.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
The documentary powerfully captures the apocalyptic landscape of Gaza City, its streets reduced to rubble and mangled rebar, and the weighty sense of responsibility shouldered by the few remaining journalists on the ground.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
"They told the truth, shouldered the responsibility and spared no effort in serving the people," the post read.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“For too long, cities and taxpayers have shouldered the entire cost of cleaning up pollution that comes from these large commercial properties,” said Bruce Reznik, executive director of the group Los Angeles Waterkeeper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
They made no move to stop him as he shouldered his things.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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