anchor
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Less than 10 years ago, Kelly, then a Fox News anchor, was gunning for a career in mainstream media.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
The AI company wants to anchor a market valuation to signal its worth and provide a benchmark for employees’ stock grants to help retain top talent, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
It is now sailing in the Gulf of Aden between Yemen and Somalia, and is expected to anchor in Somali waters in the coming hours.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon, said he thought Powell would remain, adding that it "would help preserve institutional continuity, anchor the existing communication approach, and provide a stabilizing counterweight during the transition."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Thorn pulled, and Seven tried to find purchase somehow, but there was just nothing to anchor herself to.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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