shoulder

Example Sentences

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In the first inning, Trout stared down Woo before taking first base after a sinker hit the star outfielder’s left shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Solemnly, some placed their hands on his shoulder or forearm.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures ended the session little changed as the market enters the spring shoulder season when heating demand falls off and cooling demand has yet to pick up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Captain Martin Odegaard has had a broken season, suffering two knee and two shoulder injuries that have limited him to 13 starts in the league.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Go on down to the henhouse and see what you see,” she said over her shoulder.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck