shouldered

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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

Some shouldered the costs of posting bail, securing defense attorneys and taking days off from work to appear in court, including cases where videos debunked the assault claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

It was midmorning, and he was in the main shopping street, where buses shouldered their way through crowds of pedestrians.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman