anchored

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He said sentiment was "anchored by a pipeline of AI-driven capital spending that shows no sign of slowing".

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Mr. Vile is a fine guitarist, skilled at both finger-style acoustic playing and winding electric leads, and many of the tracks here are anchored by what’s happening instrumentally rather than by his singing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Ships have moved to different ports or anchored offshore within the Gulf for safety.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

She said the feedback only anchored her belief in the story, but also meant the production needed to capitalize on the qualities that make a micro-drama captivating — like regular cliffhangers and melodramatic moments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Despite the odds, many captives tried to free themselves, and there were a number of revolts, particularly when the vessel was anchored on the African coast.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler