shouldered

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Usually, when the government awarded contractors a deal, it shouldered a lot of other costs for the companies, such as the R&D involved in making the product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"Unpaid carers have shouldered heavy burdens for too long and the evidence is clear - Wales must do far better by those at the heart of our care system," said committee chair Peter Fox MS.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

His optimism and heart are inspiring — a kid of Black and Korean heritage who shouldered losing both parents to incarceration and still emerged with a buoyant persona.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Those figures could become more pronounced amid the pain from a trade war —a recent study found either American companies or consumers shouldered 96% of tariff costs in 2024 and 2025.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

John and I shouldered the boat into chest-high water.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin