anchor
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He previously worked as the "CBS Evening News" anchor.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
He also served as anchor of the “CBS Evening News” from 2011 to 2017.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Pelley was the show's managing editor and anchor and had been a 60 Minutes correspondent for 22 years.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Pelley previously served as anchor of the “CBS Evening News.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“No. A storm drove me on a lee shore, and I lost my anchor to windward.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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