- present participle of shoulder.
shouldering
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It may feel efficient at first but eventually it becomes a burden, leaving managers shouldering too much of the workload and team members waiting for the boss’s input before taking action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The sale process comes just eight months on from Khun Top saying he is shouldering the blame for the club's drastic recent demise.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
A look at the recent rally in the $30 trillion Treasury market reflects concerns about the ability of U.S. families and businesses to keep shouldering higher fuel costs.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 2, 2026
Bursting into Kenna’s quarters seemingly at will, she raids her near-empty fridge while bluntly shouldering much of the exposition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
“Now, Mr. Pip,” said Wemmick, triumphantly shouldering the fishing-rod as we came out, “let me ask you whether anybody would suppose this to be a wedding-party!”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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