anchored

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He said sentiment was "anchored by a pipeline of AI-driven capital spending that shows no sign of slowing".

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Mr. Vile is a fine guitarist, skilled at both finger-style acoustic playing and winding electric leads, and many of the tracks here are anchored by what’s happening instrumentally rather than by his singing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Ships have moved to different ports or anchored offshore within the Gulf for safety.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

She said the feedback only anchored her belief in the story, but also meant the production needed to capitalize on the qualities that make a micro-drama captivating — like regular cliffhangers and melodramatic moments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

When the boat anchored along the banks where they first met, the daughter asked the fisherman to go ahead to explain.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord