shouldered
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Chief executive Michael Nicholson, major shareholder Dermot Desmond and former chairman Peter Lawwell have shouldered the brunt of the criticism.
From BBC ● May 6, 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
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
The Hunters shouldered their packs and their bows and headed off toward the cabins.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
