shouldered

Example Sentences

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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

And it argued that even as Costco, along with scores of other businesses, seeks tariff-related refunds for themselves in court, the consumers who ultimately shouldered those higher prices had no clear recourse.

From MarketWatch • 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

Studies have found that the vast majority of those costs have been shouldered by American companies importing foreign goods and consumers buying them.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Horace’s dad walked off as stoop shouldered and sad as Pa looked when he left for the barn after I’d been hurt.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye