shouldered

Example Sentences

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"Unpaid carers have shouldered heavy burdens for too long and the evidence is clear - Wales must do far better by those at the heart of our care system," said committee chair Peter Fox MS.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He said a phased increase to $30 is fair given the cost burdens shouldered by low-income families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

His optimism and heart are inspiring — a kid of Black and Korean heritage who shouldered losing both parents to incarceration and still emerged with a buoyant persona.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Walker himself shouldered an extra load with top running back Zach Charbonnet sidelined by a torn knee ligament suffered in a playoff win over San Francisco.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

When I shouldered my way out of the building, blinking in the autumn sunlight, I looked down the walk and found a sky-blue pickup parked along the curb.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia