shoulder
Example Sentences
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Stokes made his first Test century in two years against India at Old Trafford last summer, only to then miss the final Test because of a shoulder injury.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
In 1966, Duncan was working as a short-order cook at the Sahara, making 400 salads an hour, when she slipped on spilled grease, severely injuring her shoulder, hip and back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Murkowski threw over her shoulder as she walked away.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
I stand up, throw my backpack over my shoulder, and lean down to scratch Mav behind his ears.
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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