unanchored
Example Sentences
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It was no surprise to see Andy Burnham tieless and roaming the conference stage in Liverpool, unanchored by the traditional leader's speech podium.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
The experience of the postpandemic inflation surge has made central banks more sensitive to the risk of inflation expectations becoming unanchored.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026
The duration of periods of less anchored or unanchored expectations also matters.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
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
