anchor

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China will remain the anchor for volume growth, given its larger total addressable market, while overseas markets offer structurally better unit economics, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Willie Geist, a co-host on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe,” is an exception as he continues to anchor NBC’s “Sunday Today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

The fourth day, when the Astrea lay at anchor, her sails limp, another ship passed them, moving steadily against the current.

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