shouldering

Example Sentences

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At the same time, households face growing difficulty shouldering rising home insurance costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Its roster includes the cancellation of all medical debt for the 100 million Americans shouldering about $194 billion in medical debt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

One never wants to see a single stock shouldering all the weight of a group.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

I earn $100,000 and I’m currently shouldering the mortgage, maintenance — specific to a co-op — and normal kid expenses.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

“He’s very annoyed about this weather. Nothing’s turned up that he knows of. Gosh, it’s hot in here,” he said, shouldering off his jacket.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt