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anchors

British

/ ˈæŋkəz /

plural noun

slang the brakes of a motor vehicle

he rammed on the anchors

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The base anchors a constant air bridge between the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Power enjoyed Weekend Update especially, with news anchors Ania Magliano and Paddy Young "full of charm, as they side-eyed the camera and struggled to keep straight faces".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Rising before the sun anchors his active day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

An enormous pool anchors the backyard, and the home’s hilltop perch offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The unfamiliar Swedish TV anchors were chatting away when I heard my name.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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