anchoring

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Debates about the underlying evolutionary mechanisms followed, even at the molecular level, but these discussions raced ahead without anchoring the origin of osteoderms in a clear evolutionary timeline leading to today’s reptiles.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

It made stops in Antarctica and the British territory of Saint Helena before anchoring Sunday off Praia, the capital of Cape Verde.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

He has held numerous roles at the network over a four decade run, anchoring the “CBS Evening News,” co-hosting the division’s weekday and Saturday morning shows, covering business and reporting from overseas bureaus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

She would snip the bottom of a sweater and pull out a kinky thread of yarn, anchoring it to a piece of cardboard.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan