shouldering

Example Sentences

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Its decision raised questions over the future of the cartel and the sustainability of the kingdom’s role as the main market stabilizer, shouldering a disproportionate share of production adjustments, market watchers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

Bursting into Kenna’s quarters seemingly at will, she raids her near-empty fridge while bluntly shouldering much of the exposition.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

One never wants to see a single stock shouldering all the weight of a group.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Dinwiddie was 60 years old and had spent most of his career collecting taxes, not shouldering a musket.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen