anchor
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He previously worked as the "CBS Evening News" anchor.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
One of Weiss’s first decisions was to name “CBS Mornings” host Tony Dokoupil as anchor of “CBS Evening News,” which has long trailed rivals in ratings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The next step would be to anchor one of the devices to the seafloor for a longer test.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Among Hackman properties is Culver Steps, a popular office and retail complex where Erewhon is an anchor tenant and attraction for visitors who linger in the center’s outdoor spaces.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
After being traded once more, he was brought aboard a large, strange ship riding at anchor.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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