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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

Fox News parted ways with Maria Bartiromo after the longtime anchor disclosed coverage plans to the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

I click select, but a news anchor appears on the screen instead.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

But he said a few "anchors" helped him to lay the foundations for adulthood.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

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

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

Ratings surged and anchors became just as popular as the celebrity athletes they covered.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

She turned with the waves, her nose pointing out into the surf, and then the aft anchors dropped and the ship stilled.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi

Experts said they expect the brand to rebound, anchored by its cultural relevance and popularity among younger customers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Brand says a delay could be building an extra, heavy door anchored into the ground, thickening the glass on display cases or using a fog machine.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Out back, the leafy grounds are anchored by a private swimming pool and spa, creating a secluded spot for relaxing and entertaining.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

“The Angels are a storied franchise anchored in a great market,” Kroenke said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

All around her, dozens of honeybees whirled like tiny moons in orbit, anchored only by her gravity.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

Playing the high-strung mayor in “Widow’s Bay,” Rhys shifts between droll humor and genuine terror with ease, anchoring the show’s winning blend of real and supernatural.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Anderson anchoring the midfield suggests Maresca sees him as Rodri's successor.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

So does Rebecca Lowe, who has ridden that wave while anchoring the network’s Premier League coverage from the first season.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 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

Two hind legs hinge onto the field anchoring it in place.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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