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

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

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

Yet a similar number, about 60% of businesses, also reported shouldering some of the increased cost burden—increasing the likelihood that more consumer price hikes are still in the pipeline.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Alex pulled a camera from his backpack and asked Gallien to snap a picture of him shouldering his rifle at the trailhead.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer