anchor
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"We've got football news - we call it soccer - the rest of the world calls it football," says anchor Bob Ley in an upbeat delivery to the camera.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Pelley previously served as anchor of the “CBS Evening News.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
He previously worked as the "CBS Evening News" anchor.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
One of Weiss’s first decisions was to name “CBS Mornings” host Tony Dokoupil as anchor of “CBS Evening News,” which has long trailed rivals in ratings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Captain Hudson grinned at Charlie and said he wished he could stay around a while to study with him, but he was just about to up anchor and clear for home.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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