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anchor

[ang-ker] / ˈæŋ kər /




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Brunson’s the anchor, but New York keeps coming.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

And sometimes — the true jackpot — there’s a crusty half-loaf of sourdough, which instantly checks off one of my weekly anchor ingredients for just a few dollars.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Spain allowed the vessel to anchor off its Canary Islands for the evacuation of passengers and crew but the Atlantic archipelago's regional government fiercely opposed the measure.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“We made a few mistakes but I felt pretty good,” Harris said after increasing the Friars’ lead on the anchor leg.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

When I pulled up the snow anchor, straddled the runners, and shouted "Hike!"

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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