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anchor

[ang-ker] / ˈæŋ kər /




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Every major index is down, and Nvidia is the anchor.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

Monetary policy often turns on how the chairman builds consensus by steering the committee’s center, and chairs have historically relied on lieutenants they helped pick to anchor it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

Investors were wrong to anchor their views of Treasury yields when they were superlow for many years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

He left ABC7 in 2000, but continued his work as a dynamic anchor at KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV until his retirement in 2008.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Fear weighs my limbs down like an anchor.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Hill said that for a fourth consecutive quarter Barrick improved safety, advanced growth projects, returned significant capital to shareholders and strengthen Nevada Gold Mines, the gold asset that anchors its operations in North America.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

Melvin reluctantly participated in a quick coronation during Thursday’s broadcast as fellow anchors Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Carson Daly announced his victory in People magazine’s latest Sexiest Man Alive Readers’ Choice Poll.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Outdoors, a swimming pool anchors the backyard, surrounded by mature trees and multiple areas for lounging, dining, and hosting guests.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

The lesson Holmes is referencing is the couple’s big relationship reveal, which happened while they were both anchors on “GMA3” and married to other people.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Bo’s stepmom’s head anchors to one side, like she’s just seen the most adorable thing.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

It added that the ship "is currently anchored in Singapore port waters".

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

But how long will Sunderland's hierarchy remain patient if the club, two points from safety, stay anchored in the bottom three?

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

“And that’s a testament to Cole writing something very true and anchored in real emotion. I think anyone who has ever felt underestimated or misunderstood or overlooked can really identify with this role.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

“Moving sooner in smaller steps while inflation expectations are anchored has a better chance of succeeding without adverse impact on the labor market or economic growth,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Colonel let out with a scream that was heard the length and breadth of Eliot Street, across the Lawn, and by a trout fisherman anchored in the river near the house.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

In addition to covering the daily news, she was among a panel of the network’s hosts anchoring midterm election night coverage and has interviewed movie stars, athletes and presidents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

After anchoring a boat, they placed an underwater speaker in the water and allowed it to drift with the current as far as 19 meters from the vessel.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Anderson anchoring the midfield suggests Maresca sees him as Rodri's successor.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

He has slashed .234/.357/.486 over 1,039 regular-season games with the club, anchoring lineups alongside countless big-name teammates while evolving into a trustworthy defender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

“It’s all just because this is new,” Claire continued, still holding on to Maya’s wrist, anchoring her in the grass.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway


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