anchor
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Profit growth has been the anchor for this bull market, Kabra said.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
It said it had to make a "painful decision" to use the decomposing body "as the only anchor to safely reach the calf".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Wednesday’s debate will be moderated by anchor Colleen Williams and political reporter Conan Nolan of KNBC-TV, and anchor Enrique Chiabra of Telemundo 52.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Less than 10 years ago, Kelly, then a Fox News anchor, was gunning for a career in mainstream media.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Nat weighed anchor, beat his way out through the treacherous coral, to Pulu Coya.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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