anchor

Example Sentences

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An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

This month, the firm served as an anchor investor in a continuation fund to recapitalize Kids Planet, a U.K. nursery operator backed by European midmarket buyout firm Fremman Capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The lack of a so-called anchor customer is an issue for any data-center developer.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Alexander, 49, will serve as an anchor and chief national reporter for MS NOW.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Captain Hudson grinned at Charlie and said he wished he could stay around a while to study with him, but he was just about to up anchor and clear for home.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham