Example Sentences

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Specifically, they found that U.S. businesses and consumers have shouldered most of the costs of tariffs.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

She, her congregation, mutual-aid groups and homeless shelters nearby have shouldered most of the burden to triage the situation for the last year while waiting for help from officials.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023

The tavern owners, Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu, have shouldered much of the public condemnation.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2022

Another is that the expense falls heavily on federal taxpayers, who have shouldered Medicare’s $5.8 billion in Xtandi spending through taxes, co-pays or higher Medicare premiums.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2022

I have shouldered my burden as the American man of all work.

From The Melting-Pot by Zangwill, Israel