shoulder

Example Sentences

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U.S. natural gas futures fell as the market enters the low-demand spring shoulder season, when heating use declines and cooling demand has yet to pick up much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The outside half had just returned from a four-month lay-off because of a shoulder injury, so was keen to stay on the pitch.

From BBC • 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

Clare felt Gingersnipes rest a paw on his shoulder.

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