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as in newscaster
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program
the news anchor coordinated the reports of the correspondents from around the state
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as in backbone
something or someone to which one looks for support
my best friend has been my anchor throughout this crisis
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as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
used ropes and sandbags to anchor the hot-air balloon to the ground
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Recent Examples of anchor
Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Lake is a former news anchor who worked for Fox 10 in Phoenix for more than 20 years before entering politics.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The Know, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
The race for the seat in the 7th District, which is anchored by Lansing but covers suburban and rural areas stretching out from the state capital, was considered one of the most competitive congressional contests in Michigan, if not nationally, headed into the election season.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
How to watch election coverage on TV NBC: NBC News' marquee anchors will offer 24 hours of consecutive live coverage to viewers on their local NBC stations for the first time ever beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Election Day, according to the network.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Lake is a former news anchor who worked for Fox 10 in Phoenix for more than 20 years before entering politics.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
On the Côte d’Azur, a spiral staircase anchors an extraordinary villa high over the Ligurian Sea.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
The race for the seat in the 7th District, which is anchored by Lansing but covers suburban and rural areas stretching out from the state capital, was considered one of the most competitive congressional contests in Michigan, if not nationally, headed into the election season.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The enslaved also powered trades like construction and blacksmithing and served as the literal backbone of domestic work.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024
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Seasonal employees—who patrol treacherous rivers, maintain rocky climbing routes, and care for critical salmon fisheries—form the backbone of essential fieldwork and research, and are at the forefront.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Each pair comes embellished with a large wooden button that can be fastened for maximum warmth or unfastened for easy slip-off removal.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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Both sported a double strand of pearls and had American flag pins fastened to their lapels.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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The bomb, set to explode once a certain altitude had been reached, caused a fire, but the plane was able to land safely. 2001: Microsoft released its first Xbox video game console.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Return to Oz, which grossed $11 million and landed an Oscar nom for the visual effects that incorporated claymation by Will Vinton, marked Murch’s first and last directorial effort.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Japan Times reported that the letters were carved into a wooden pillar of a traditional entrance, known as a torii gate, at the Meiji Shrine.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Somewhere along the winding road of this historic 40th season, Bananas and his angels (Aviv, Jenny, and Rachel) decided to make foot content a core pillar of their business plan.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Nevertheless, Los Angeles held off a furious rally from the Bengals and secured their seventh win of the season.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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In April, Golden Goose secured the advice of a savvy luxury industry professional, as former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joined the board of directors, flanking the likes of former Chanel global CEO Maureen Chiquet, who was named chair of the company in 2020.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Harbor Breeze Cruises will remain and the Los Angeles Maritime Institute’s wooden tall ships will dock at West Harbor.Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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For example, Rome is often advertised as a destination, but cruise ships typically dock in Civitavecchia, over an hour away by train or a costly excursion.David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Write to reporter Bayliss Wagner at [email protected].Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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By Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill.Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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The hotel is being developed by Waterman Family & Associates, which has played a role in other Wisconsin Dells mainstays, including Great Wolf Lodge and Noah's Ark Waterpark.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Stone has been a mainstay on the Los Angeles dining scene for some time now.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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