anchor
Example Sentences
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Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor turned independent journalist, had livestreamed the planned demonstration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Capital Group is already an anchor tenant in Bank of America Plaza, and it will consolidate other offices there after the sale closes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Together, they create a cake that feels balanced — substantial enough to anchor a streusel, light enough to warrant a second slice.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Their rigid structure allows them to anchor within soft polymers, adding strength while maintaining a reliable conductive network.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Acting quickly, Captain Perreira tried to haul the ship off the rocks by using another anchor, but its rope broke.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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