anchor
Example Sentences
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Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor turned independent journalist, had livestreamed the planned demonstration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Together, they create a cake that feels balanced — substantial enough to anchor a streusel, light enough to warrant a second slice.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Their rigid structure allows them to anchor within soft polymers, adding strength while maintaining a reliable conductive network.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
The lack of a so-called anchor customer is an issue for any data-center developer.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
My foot catches the bed of the opposite side, and I anchor us down again.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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