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have shouldered

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Chief executive Michael Nicholson, major shareholder Dermot Desmond and former chairman Peter Lawwell have shouldered the brunt of the criticism.

From BBC May 6, 2026

“All four of them have shouldered so much in terms of expectations, representing a franchise,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 25, 2025

With Lee out of the lineup, Hicks and free safety Sam Lockett III have shouldered heavy workloads.

From Seattle Times Oct. 3, 2022

In fact, many of the United States’ closest allies have shouldered a greater refugee burden since the war started in February, either in absolute numbers or, in even more instances, on a per capita basis.

From Washington Post Jul. 30, 2022

It is only that I have shouldered the debts of the old Pryor-Barr Co.,

From The Awakening of Helena Richie by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell