shouldered

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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

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

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

Getting consistent financial help from parents well into adulthood, as Gorman does, is not uncommon — something that may reflect the worsening cost-of-living crisis shouldered by many middle-class families.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

John and I shouldered the boat into chest-high water.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin