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shoulder

[shohl-der] / ˈʃoʊl dər /
VERB
be responsible for
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"They're very intimate. We really seem to be right there looking over his shoulder and seeing him try out things," Bambach said.

From Barron's • 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

It will also add Airbus planes with new, lie-flat seats and more elbow and shoulder room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

As the four replacement vehicles were delivered to Golders Green, the London Ambulance Service said it stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Hatzola.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Harry was looking back over her shoulder, rounding the far corner of the drive-in hut.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith