anchor
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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
In light of the migraine-study results, Ipsen could look for complementary deals, using Dysport as an anchor product around which to build a franchise, Loew said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 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
She ran the anchor leg as the Chargers set a school record in the 4x100 meters with a time of 48.66 seconds at the Division 2 prelims last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
They pulled up the anchor and bounced away.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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This image of hero worship anchors Walter Thompson-Hernandez’s staggeringly lovely “If I Go Will They Miss Me,” an indie take on the perennial saga of lost men struggling to return home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
But he said a few "anchors" helped him to lay the foundations for adulthood.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
MS NOW Membership is also giving subscribers a chance to join live discussions with the network’s anchors and reporters.
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
I tripped the anchors a last time and we were pushed in the rest of the way.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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It is a wildly entertaining series, chock full of nostalgia and anchored by a cast that provides a masterclass in genre-blind performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 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
"These results reflect diligence, resilience and a prosecutorial approach anchored on evidence and courtroom outcomes."
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
A conference anchored in deep regional ties, historic rivalries and a century of shared traditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
This was a military model, loud, with a great fan anchored perpendicularly to the rear.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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World Trade Center downtown into a 512-unit complex anchoring a campaign to build 4,000 affordable apartments across L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
He has slashed .234/.357/.486 over 1,039 regular-season games with the club, anchoring lineups alongside countless big-name teammates while evolving into a trustworthy defender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
“We anticipate one further rate increase later this year on the basis of the RBA seeking to address the current inflation challenge and to mitigate anchoring of inflation expectations higher,” she added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 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
He puts his other hand on my waist like he’s anchoring us.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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