anchors
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Michael J. Wolf, CEO of Activate Consulting, said Peacock’s first profit proves that live sports and premium programming “remain the single most powerful anchors for consumer attention and subscriber growth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Curated by Wendy Nālani E. Ikemoto, the museum’s vice president and chief curator, the exhibition anchors the opening of the new Tang Wing for American Democracy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
A heated Gunite swimming pool anchors the backyard, while a covered porch with an outdoor fireplace creates an inviting setting for summer evenings.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
You don't have to be a genius to realise that integrity and authenticity are the anchors of Rodrigo's appeal.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The walls were hung with orange lamps, old rusted anchors, and thick ropes.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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