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anchor

[ang-ker] / ˈæŋ kər /




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Biogen ended 2025 with roughly $3.8 billion in cash and short-term investments—enough to anchor the Apellis deal, but well short of what a larger blockbuster acquisition would require.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Together, they create a cake that feels balanced — substantial enough to anchor a streusel, light enough to warrant a second slice.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The lack of a so-called anchor customer is an issue for any data-center developer.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Bovino and I were in to do separate interviews with the station’s former anchor Elex Michaelson.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

They tied the boat to the Shadow Dancer, and Irian hauled up the anchor.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell