- present participle of shoulder.
shouldering
Example Sentences
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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
Student workers are shouldering bigger responsibilities, such as leading projects, as AI takes over menial tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
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
“John! Natalie!” the voice repeated, and I turned to see Mikayla’s mom, shouldering her way through the masses, eyes trained on me.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
