anchor
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The more I embraced my anchor ingredients, the less I felt like I was standing in front of the fridge waiting for divine inspiration to strike.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
He will remain as an anchor for CNN.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
US broadcaster NBC is producing a game show based on the word puzzle Wordle to be hosted by morning TV news anchor Savannah Guthrie, with a premiere set for 2027.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Both openers were caught behind as Rosemary Mair and Bree Illing found plenty of movement through the air, before former skipper Heather Knight dropped anchor with 28 until she also nicked to the keeper.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
In a cracked voice, the Boss ordered the sea anchor brought in.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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