shouldering

Example Sentences

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A look at the recent rally in the $30 trillion Treasury market reflects concerns about the ability of U.S. families and businesses to keep shouldering higher fuel costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Its roster includes the cancellation of all medical debt for the 100 million Americans shouldering about $194 billion in medical debt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

For American farmers already shouldering higher costs, the Mideast disruption has boosted prices for certain fertilizers by about 30%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Yet a similar number, about 60% of businesses, also reported shouldering some of that increased cost burden—increasing the likelihood that more consumer price hikes are still in the pipeline.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

“John! Natalie!” the voice repeated, and I turned to see Mikayla’s mom, shouldering her way through the masses, eyes trained on me.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller