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anchor

[ang-ker] / ˈæŋ kər /




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Newsom made the comment in an interview with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, during which the two men are standing knee-deep in a body of water while fishing.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

I’d also refrain from comparing him with your other direct report; they are different people with different aptitudes, and one performance doesn’t need to anchor the other.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Splash opened in 1991 and closed in 2013, serving for 22 years as the anchor of gay Chelsea.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

He recently filled in as anchor of the “CBS Evening News” and scored higher ratings than Tony Dokoupil, the program’s regular anchor.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

As darkness fell on the ocean, the three boats tied themselves together, and the Docker put out a sea anchor to keep them turned up into the wind.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

September’s hour-long debate, taking place shortly before county elections officials begin mailing ballots to all the state’s registered voters, will be moderated by the cable network’s anchors Dana Bash and Jake Tapper.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

A technology called Distributed Acoustic Sensing can turn optical fibres into sensors capable of detecting vibrations from ships, anchors or underwater vehicles – potentially identifying threats before a cable is severed.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

TV anchors always lead into the story of a celebrity who’s died, “The nation mourns today.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Banner-University Medical Center anchors an excellent healthcare system that features a high ratio of primary-care doctors per capita.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

These bodies were the anchors of my life: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Bing.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

It is a wildly entertaining series, chock full of nostalgia and anchored by a cast that provides a masterclass in genre-blind performance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Square footage of the shuttered San Francisco Centre, once the city’s largest mall and a thriving retail hub anchored by Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

"These results reflect diligence, resilience and a prosecutorial approach anchored on evidence and courtroom outcomes."

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

And credibility is what keeps long-term interest rates anchored, said Jeff Judge, a certified financial planner in Forest Hill, Md.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Ophie made another move to follow her, but her mama’s strong arms kept her anchored right where she was.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

World Trade Center downtown into a 512-unit complex anchoring a campaign to build 4,000 affordable apartments across L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

In these performances, Parton demonstrated a balance of humour and emotional depth, often anchoring scenes with a distinctly understated presence.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Unlike virtual dark tourism that allows for “armchair travel” to real-world dark heritage sites, there is no physical location anchoring the Backrooms nor any historical tragedy to commemorate.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

O’Donnell will also continue in her role as senior correspondent for the network, occasionally anchoring specials.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

With Roy anchoring his feet, the boy scooted himself forward over the rim of the pilothouse until his wiry upper torso was suspended out over the creek.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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