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shoulder

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

U.S. natural gas futures ended the session little changed as the market enters the spring shoulder season when heating demand falls off and cooling demand has yet to pick up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

As Betsie and I stumbled down the hill, I felt the Bible bumping between my shoulder blades.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom