drop anchor
Example Sentences
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The vessel is then forced to drop anchor at a designated spot to rectify its problems, sometimes for more than a month, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Once in the port, it will drop anchor at sea to ensure its continuing isolation.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Yes, we know yachts don’t “park,” they drop anchor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025
Malaysia's transport ministry in a statement said the port's operator had decided to decline the ship's intention to drop anchor there "in order not to violate any sanctions".
From Reuters ● Mar. 1, 2022
We drop anchor at a place called Tuckernuck.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
