shoulder
Example Sentences
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“They were shoulder to shoulder, bellies to backs,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The company will shoulder 40% of development costs to Roche’s 60%, though the pair will split U.S. commercial profits and losses evenly.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Sasaki had first-hand experience with this one last season when he hurt his shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"He just said, 'Here you are', and he tapped me on the shoulder."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I put an arm beneath her shoulder and guided her through the dining room and up the stairs.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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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