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anchor

[ang-ker] / ˈæŋ kər /




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Brunson’s the anchor, but New York keeps coming.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The more I embraced my anchor ingredients, the less I felt like I was standing in front of the fridge waiting for divine inspiration to strike.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

He will remain as an anchor for CNN.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Spain allowed the vessel to anchor off its Canary Islands for the evacuation of passengers and crew but the Atlantic archipelago's regional government fiercely opposed the measure.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

She concentrated afresh, wholeheartedly, and without distraction, and drew all the powers of her attention together as if weaving many thin strands into a mighty rope, strong enough to hold a ship at anchor.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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