shoulders

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On its weekly chart, it has carved out a bullish inverse head and shoulders formation dating back to last March following the end of a 10-week losing streak.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It immediately conjures images of Bobby Moore lifting the Jules Rimet Trophy on his team-mates' shoulders.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Abrupt, unwelcome occurrences scar our autonomy and cripple our illusion of independence; the question of what went wrong falls on our shoulders, another loop to languish inside.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The success of the publishing industry could never rest on the tiny shoulders of the small hardcover.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I crouch down on the floor next to Jonah, and Maverick bounces to me, puts his paws on my shoulders, and slurps my face.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam