shoulder

Example Sentences

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However, a switch in ski events refers to skiing backwards and looking over your shoulders, primarily used for freestyle competitions.

From BBC

“As Mac he avoids both melodrama and condescension, finding climaxes in each small step toward rehabilitation, each new responsibility shouldered.”

From The Wall Street Journal

When the media personality finally worked up the courage to quit, he said Banks gave him the cold shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times

With the weight of the world on his shoulders, the Portuguese striker scored a first ever career hat-trick and heaved a chunk of momentum back behind Rangers in the title charge.

From BBC

“He’s in the picture, but I do think that coming back from the shoulder, it’s going to take some time,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times