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

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

Walker himself shouldered an extra load with top running back Zach Charbonnet sidelined by a torn knee ligament suffered in a playoff win over San Francisco.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Bree, however, at once shouldered himself in the other horse's way.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis