anchor

Example Sentences

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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

Biogen ended 2025 with roughly $3.8 billion in cash and short-term investments—enough to anchor the Apellis deal, but well short of what a larger blockbuster acquisition would require.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The lack of a so-called anchor customer is an issue for any data-center developer.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Alexander, 49, will serve as an anchor and chief national reporter for MS NOW.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Once the Astrea had weighed anchor, though, he forgot about everything behind him.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham