anchor

Example Sentences

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Together, they create a cake that feels balanced — substantial enough to anchor a streusel, light enough to warrant a second slice.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Their rigid structure allows them to anchor within soft polymers, adding strength while maintaining a reliable conductive network.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In his parliamentary testimony, Ueda indicated that a steady policy normalization would ultimately help anchor the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The lack of a so-called anchor customer is an issue for any data-center developer.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Once the Astrea had weighed anchor, though, he forgot about everything behind him.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham