anchor
Example Sentences
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Most Hong Kong IPOs firm up cornerstone investors to anchor demand ahead of launch and help market the deal to institutional and retail buyers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Among Hackman properties is Culver Steps, a popular office and retail complex where Erewhon is an anchor tenant and attraction for visitors who linger in the center’s outdoor spaces.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Collins had a huge lead by the time she received the stick for the anchor leg Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Overnight, on 30 and 31 July, the vessel slipped anchor and its crew made the 140-mile journey to open sea.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The female anchor smiles like she’s discussing a fabulous green bean recipe, not my imploding life.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing anchor
Words Every Pirate Should Know
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"O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman
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