anchor

Example Sentences

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Yet management doesn’t disclose yearly guidance, which leaves investors without a firm anchor, he says, even as 1Q growth in the low 30%s mirrors 4Q.

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

He waited for it to beach itself, and then he dropped anchor and stepped onto the island.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell