shoulders

Example Sentences

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Because Ohashi, who suffered a back fracture and injuries to both shoulders during her elite career, can’t do as many reps as she did as a teenager, she makes each one count more now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

Mr. Mandelbaum isn’t persuaded by critics who contend that this constant looking back over their shoulders by U.S. policymakers “degrades the effectiveness of the nation’s foreign policies beyond its borders.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

For example, needing help to wash your hair, or your body below the waist scores two points, but needing help to wash between the shoulders and waist is worth four points.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

The burden of proof would lie on your shoulders.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Some glanced fearfully over their shoulders; others touched their clan-creature skins, or made the sign of the hand to ward off evil.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver