shoulder
Example Sentences
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Bosko had a penchant for leaping onto his shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
His role was to shoulder much of United's build-up responsibility, helping them get up the pitch.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
"This is also the day when Europe ... is showing that it has learned a lesson from history and that it is ready ... to shoulder a much greater responsibility for our security," Tusk added.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
The company is also leaning more heavily on franchising overseas, where partners shoulder much of the investment required for new shops.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Enough about her, though,” he says, brushing my ponytail off my shoulder.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing shoulder
Lesson 1
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Lesson 7
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Spelling Practice 2, Unit 5
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