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

Takaichi’s plans are entirely in sync with American ambitions to get allies to shoulder more of the burden of their own defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Phil Foden's World Cup audition ended painfully with the consoling arm of England head coach Thomas Tuchel around his shoulder.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She turns her cheek toward her shoulder and wipes it on Nate’s sweater, leaving a wet mark, and guilt washes over me again that I wasn’t there for her when she needed me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam