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shoulder

[shohl-der] / ˈʃoʊl dər /
VERB
be responsible for
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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

“But this one is somewhat unreasonable. He’s got a chip on his shoulder versus the government,” she decided.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

He laid a paw on the badger’s shoulder.

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