anchoring

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Arkansas-bound Braelyn Combe of Corona Santiago pulled off a distance trifecta, winning the 1,600 in 4:35.59, the 800 in 2:05.13 and anchoring the Sharks’ 4x800 relay, which won with a meet record time of 8:46.16.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Griffin himself called the video “creepy and weird,” publicly contemplating pulling out of anchoring a new building at 350 Park Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It gives the exoskeleton strength, helps shield the body, and provides anchoring points for muscles.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Aside from the centre-backs who remain in their positions, these anchoring positions can be taken up by players moving into these spaces.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He stooped to retrieve a fancy carved walking stick that was propped against one of the balloon’s anchoring stakes.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood