anchor
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Warehouse giant Prologis and the American Bureau of Shipping will anchor a $200 million venture-capital fund betting on a U.S. revival in maritime and logistics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Thankfully, many of my own anchor ingredients happen to be fairly budget-friendly: rice, greens, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, lemons, tortillas, cabbage, beans, eggs, chicken thighs, coconut milk, good olive oil and sourdough.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The former network TV news anchor will host “We’re Back! With Brian Williams” starting later this year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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
My stomach drops like an anchor, into the floor.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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