anchor

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It can’t, because the institutions that might anchor it—codified term limits, intraparty democracy, collective leadership norms—were either never established or were already hollowed out before he arrived.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“The more high-quality businesses that reach public markets, the greater the chance that a handful will compound at outsized rates and anchor index returns over a decade or more.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Under international maritime law, a ship must have sufficient crew members on board at all times to handle any emergencies -- whether the vessel is in port or at anchor.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Anderson Cooper, the CNN anchor who spent nearly 20 years as a contributor to the program, chose not to sign a new contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Then they rigged a sea anchor, a canvas cone dragged through the water to keep the boat turned into the storm.

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