shouldered

Example Sentences

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A young party with no history of running a government will now lead the country, shouldered with the high expectations of a population eager to see quick results.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Because the PCE captures spending on consumers’ behalf—most notably health costs shouldered by employer-paid insurance or the government—it assigns a larger weight to healthcare, pushing down that of housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

Those figures could become more pronounced amid the pain from a trade war —a recent study found either American companies or consumers shouldered 96% of tariff costs in 2024 and 2025.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Tucking the lock picks away, she jammed a bundle of Nin’s things into her pack and shouldered it.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee