anchored

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Cape Verde refused to take the ship, which remained anchored offshore of the capital Praia as three people were evacuated to Europe by air.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Ringer, founded by media mogul Bill Simmons, exists online as a website, a podcast network and video production house, anchored in sports, pop culture and politics coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Macklem has previously said the central bank would focus on longer-term inflation expectations—and those remain well anchored at this time, according to the minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The ship has not docked directly in Tenerife - instead it is anchored out at sea and passengers are being ferried to Granadilla port, well away from residential areas.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

When the boat anchored along the banks where they first met, the daughter asked the fisherman to go ahead to explain.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord