shoulder to shoulder

idiom

1
: physically close together
Everyone was standing/squeezed shoulder to shoulder on the crowded bus.
2
: united together to achieve a shared goal
I stand shoulder to shoulder with the other legislators in this effort.

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Interns work shoulder to shoulder with seasoned analysts, developing real-world skills in an environment that mirrors the complexity and urgency of top-tier employers. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025 Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the only current stars who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the baseball legends of the late 20th century. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025 By the time the final moments arrived near midnight, Bad Bunny stood shoulder to shoulder with his dancers, a massive Puerto Rican flag spread across the stage lights lit up the venue. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 July 2025 The fact that our rabbi traveled to Selma and stood shoulder to shoulder with the leaders of the Civil Rights movement was inspirational. Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoulder to shoulder

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“Shoulder to shoulder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20to%20shoulder. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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