were shouldering
- past progressive of shoulder.
Example Sentences
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A recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis said U.S. firms and consumers were shouldering nearly 90% of the economic burden through November.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
That was "not sufficient" and a sign suppliers were shouldering a lot of the burden, said ministry official Hiroyuki Sameshima.
From Reuters ● Jan. 19, 2023
“The problems citizens were shouldering have gotten worse and insecurity has been exacerbated.”
From Reuters ● May 24, 2022
In comments at a marathon race elsewhere in Juba, Machar said he and Kiir were shouldering high expectations.
From Reuters ● Jul. 9, 2021
When Lupe returned, the Malays were shouldering the pepper bags, and hurrying to the water’s edge, loading their proas.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
