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shoulder

[shohl-der] / ˈʃoʊl dər /
VERB
be responsible for
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In the fields beyond, a squash farmer trudged home, a sack slung over his shoulder heavy with his harvest.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Ianni was denied care for a pickleball-related shoulder injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Francatelli and fellow survivors had signed the floation device, which features 12 pockets and is fitted with shoulder rests and side straps.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Looking over his shoulder at Bayern Munich, Matarazzo realized that he might never have an opportunity like it again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

At first he has his head down, pawing the earth, so that only the starry gleam of his shoulder can be seen.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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