shoulders
Example Sentences
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Nonetheless, three months and thousands of dollars in legal fees later, Holt acknowledged the event for what it turned into: “An extra weight on my shoulders that I was carrying throughout the semester.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
There is a lot of pressure and expectation on his shoulders but he is a brilliant player and it just seems like he'll be able to cope with that.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Cross your arms over your chest so that your hands rest on opposite shoulders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
For months, the longship's crew of seasoned sailors rubbed shoulders with Hollywood star Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus on-screen, and a host of professional actors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
At last all five of us lay sideways across the bed and managed to get shoulders and elbows arranged.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
