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

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

Specifically, they found that U.S. businesses and consumers have shouldered most of the costs of tariffs.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

In fact, it’s almost double the average home-insurance cost shouldered by the average homeowner.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

The quick autumn darkness was falling then and he shouldered his scythe and went home.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck