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Businesses and governments are struggling to determine who will shoulder the costs of protecting critical infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

The company will shoulder 40% of development costs to Roche’s 60%, though the pair will split U.S. commercial profits and losses evenly.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

There’s reason to fear that Kennedy’s quest for a cause or even a cure for autism will shoulder aside other research more important for those with ASD.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2025

And because Morocco is both an African and Arab nation, the team will shoulder the hopes of millions of people around the globe when they step on to the pitch.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2022

I will oppose you when the time comes, but I will shoulder the responsibility of martial law in this community.

From An Arkansas Planter by Read, Opie Percival