was shouldering
- past progressive of shoulder.
Example Sentences
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“It’ll be fun,” I said, unaware of the burden of self-appointed control and inevitable resentment I was shouldering, possibly forever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2019
“Not all problems have been solved, of course,” said Minniti, who said he felt that Italy was shouldering a disproportionate share of Europe’s migration burden.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2018
The day after taking the chequered flag amid wildly emotional scenes in Portstewart, Michael, 19, was shouldering his dad's coffin.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2014
The part where I was shouldering a shotgun in jeans and boots, a determined clench to my jaw as I squinted down the barrel?
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2014
Percy had already climbed out of the bed and was shouldering his pack.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
