anchor
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“This implies inflation is likely to breach the upper bound of the target range, which would likely necessitate policy action to anchor inflation expectations,” ANZ said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
He first pursued a permit for Hollywood Boulevard, but Govan invited him to anchor the event to the new building’s opening and the debut of the Wilshire/Fairfax Metro station.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
According to tracking website MarineTraffic, Smyrtos sails under a Cameroon flag and is at anchor in the English Channel.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
With defaults set for a comeback and stock-market valuations looking stretched, investors should be turning to fixed income to help anchor portfolios, says bond-fund giant Pimco.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026
“You mean Richard Krupp? I don’t like Richard because he’s an arrogant jerk. But he is the top-rated anchor in Saint Pete. The viewers adore him. And he hates me.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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