unanchored
Example Sentences
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The increase in core inflation has reinforced expectations that the European Central Bank will raise interest rates this month as officials seek to prevent inflation expectations from becoming unanchored.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Unless demand-driven inflation shows clear signs of reacceleration or inflation expectations become unanchored to the upside, the Fed is likely to remain more focused on labor-market dynamics.”
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
He says the issue in Japan is that inflation expectations have become unanchored.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025
During her time at university, Sif said she had felt "very unanchored" while she came to terms with her sexuality.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2024
Being that unanchored and that much in peril seems preferable to being here, grounded on the earth that wrecked her.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
