anchor
Example Sentences
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As the host, your job is not to cook everything — but it is helpful to provide a few reliable anchors that make the meal feel abundant no matter what guests arrive with.
From Salon
“Update” anchors Michael Che and Jost focused most of their attention on the Iran war this week, but they also touched on another event happening this weekend: the Oscars.
From Los Angeles Times
“The Fed is more concerned about credibility and anchoring inflation expectations than they would have been if inflation was at their 2% target,” he said in an interview.
From MarketWatch
Smart’s tenacity was a key ingredient to the defensive effort that locked down the Knicks and Timberwolves, and James, revered by coaches and teammates for his defensive communication, stepped up to anchor the defense too.
From Los Angeles Times
But with the merger, the CNN anchor will still be a part of the company.
From Los Angeles Times
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