anchors
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The former tire factory anchors one end of Akron’s Main Street, which is undergoing a significant overhaul.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
While reflecting upon her four-decade-long career in “Kylie,” an intimate new three-part Netflix documentary, Kylie Minogue says a throwaway line that anchors the endeavor: “Life makes sense to me onstage.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Rank-and-file reporters, producers and editors often don’t get a chance to attend the high-priced event, while high-ranking politicians, celebrities and television anchors who don’t cover the White House often do.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
During a game, PSG have players who act as anchors occupying zones that provide the team with balance.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
I kept a small group of people around me, as anchors in my storm, but more importantly a smile and some sunshine during the darkness.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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