anchored

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The rest of the yield curve is steepening, with longer-term interest rates rising above the short end anchored by the Fed, which Sri-Kumar says should continue.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

She was rehabilitated and released by the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, which is currently caring for yet another turtle found anchored to debris.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The boat was anchored off the African coast as the World Health Organization stepped in to investigate and passengers were slowly screened and sent home.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Health authorities boarded the cruise ship on Sunday while it remained anchored off Tenerife to conduct a medical examination of all passengers and crew members.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

No longer a lanky sapling, I was solid and strong, but not anchored to the earth the way I am now.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate