anchor
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After dark, it descends more than 50 centimeters and creates an anchor point on a leaf, branch, or the forest floor.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
Couric started her run at the newsmagazine as a correspondent and as an anchor at CBS News in 2006, after spending 15 years co-hosting NBC’s “Today” show.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
More than 80% of the tankers are stationary or at anchor and about one in six appears to be carrying cargo.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
During her search for a new “Evening News” anchor, Weiss had named Anderson Cooper and Bret Baier, both under contract with other networks, as potential contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
In a cracked voice, the Boss ordered the sea anchor brought in.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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