shouldered

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Because the PCE captures spending on consumers’ behalf—most notably health costs shouldered by employer-paid insurance or the government—it assigns a larger weight to healthcare, pushing down that of housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Sefia shouldered her pack and climbed down from her tree, alighting at the base of the trunk like a shadow.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee