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shouldering

/ˈʃɔːdərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does shouldering mean?

verb

to take or bear the weight or burden of something, or to move or turn something so that it is resting on one's shoulder.

Example

"She had to shoulder the responsibility of managing the team."

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