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At many schools, sororities and fraternities provide much-needed housing and anchor social activity on campuses that may have few other options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Its genetic instructions included a secretion signal that directs the enzyme outside the cell, along with a lipid anchor that holds it firmly to the cell membrane.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

They’re relying on him to anchor their defense and add a much-desired lob threat for guard Luka Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Staff were told of proposals including ending Radio 4's The World Tonight, and reducing the number of permanent presenters on Today from five to four, with a single anchor on Saturdays.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

He kept one foot planted on the chain’s anchor and his thumb on the UP button.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Outdoors, a swimming pool anchors the backyard, surrounded by mature trees and multiple areas for lounging, dining, and hosting guests.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Three large stone anchors were found, as well as more than 30 ceramic storage pots, called amphorae.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

For the next two hours, anchors and reporters covered the story while informing viewers of a grim fact: The station had lost contact with its Chopper 4 crew.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Similar data cables have been damaged by fishing vessels dragging their anchors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

The walls were hung with orange lamps, old rusted anchors, and thick ropes.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

She said conversations have begun about creating — or formally naming — a Westside Arts District anchored by the Hammer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Upon arriving in San Francisco on Feb. 1, 1849, Rosales observed 34 ships “of all nationalities” anchored in the bay; by summer, there would be more than 100, most of them abandoned and crewless.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Tracking data shows the ship was anchored at the southern end of the Bosphorus strait until Monday when it entered the Black Sea heading north.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The living room is anchored by a bold, black brick fireplace that brings warmth to the area both literally and visually.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Beyond them, a catamaran and some parasailing boats bob in the distance, anchored and bright like candies.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

"We used structural studies and biophysical measurements to determine that TCIP3 acts as a kind of molecular glue, anchoring these proteins together," Gourisankar said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Oaks support a wide range of organisms, anchoring entire ecosystems, and also serve the vital task of storing carbon on a warming planet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Sundararajan says the designation should bring faster clearances, emergency repair mechanisms and an Indian cable-repair capability, along with legally protected cable zones around landing sites and routes, restricting anchoring and trawling.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

“We anticipate one further rate increase later this year on the basis of the RBA seeking to address the current inflation challenge and to mitigate anchoring of inflation expectations higher,” she added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

With Roy anchoring his feet, the boy scooted himself forward over the rim of the pilothouse until his wiry upper torso was suspended out over the creek.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen