shoulder

Example Sentences

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Sure, in public, some executives may give him the cold shoulder, but when he’s in small meetings, or dealing with executives one-on-one, he says the vibe is excitement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

"They're very intimate. We really seem to be right there looking over his shoulder and seeing him try out things," Bambach said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“But this one is somewhat unreasonable. He’s got a chip on his shoulder versus the government,” she decided.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

As the four replacement vehicles were delivered to Golders Green, the London Ambulance Service said it stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Hatzola.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Clare laid a paw on Gingersnipes’s shoulder and gave her a soft pat, which was, in his way, more tender than any embrace.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman