anchor
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Veteran MS NOW anchor Alex Witt is leaving the news network, which is moving away from live programming on the weekends.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
"Pinpointing where large corals occur means we can better protect them by letting people know where not to anchor their boats or drop pots," Professor Bell said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
After nightfall, it drops down some 50cm to a leaf, a branch or the forest floor and creates an anchor point using a silk line.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The general approach is to minimize processed carbohydrates, prioritize fiber-rich foods, and anchor meals in high-quality proteins.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026
They anchor themselves into the sand, and can live up to 160 years or more.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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