had shouldered
- past perfect of shoulder.
Example Sentences
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She acknowledged a past reputation she had shouldered of being so-called "difficult" due to going above and beyond, and thinking others would do the same.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2023
In a battle with Simplot over electrical rates, Heyburn had shouldered huge attorney’s fees prior to the plant’s closure.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 4, 2017
Throughout the final week, Kerry had shouldered most of the day-to-day negotiating with Iran.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2015
Although he commended the US and UK governments for providing three-quarters of the global research and development budget for NTDs, Hotez said they had shouldered the financial burden for too long.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 21, 2014
In a few moments they had shouldered their packs again and were off.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
