anchor
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Reading from a sheet of paper, a female anchor announced that a U.S. aircrew had ejected from a plane in southwestern Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Their rigid structure allows them to anchor within soft polymers, adding strength while maintaining a reliable conductive network.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
The lack of a so-called anchor customer is an issue for any data-center developer.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Jensen said, “We’ll anchor now, lad. We’ll stand off till the fog lifts.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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