anchored
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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
"We are moving into the adverse scenario, but inflation expectations are still reasonably well anchored, and financial conditions still remain accommodative," Julie Kozack told reporters in Washington.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
None of the people on board the MV Hondius had symptoms when the cruise ship was anchored off Tenerife near northwest Africa early yesterday, according to the WHO.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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
The next day when they anchored off Cadiz the health officers came aboard.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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