anchor
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Ultimately, the bet is that precious metals remain a trusted store of value and a global monetary anchor, fueling demand in the physical bullion that Gold.com manages.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Brian Williams, the veteran former anchor for NBC News and MSNBC, is joining Netflix where he will host a weekly podcast.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
He loves stepping out from behind the anchor desk in Miami to cover big stories.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
He said the attraction "wouldn't have happened" had the Elizabethan house not provided an "anchor" for the wider grounds.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Jensen said, “We’ll anchor now, lad. We’ll stand off till the fog lifts.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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