anchors

British

/ ˈæŋkəz /

plural noun

slang the brakes of a motor vehicle

he rammed on the anchors

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Suddenly the surest path to growing market share for a local station was no longer hiring the most popular news anchors or broadcasting the local college’s sporting events, but securing “Seinfeld” rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Melvin reluctantly participated in a quick coronation during Thursday’s broadcast as fellow anchors Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Carson Daly announced his victory in People magazine’s latest Sexiest Man Alive Readers’ Choice Poll.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Outdoors, a swimming pool anchors the backyard, surrounded by mature trees and multiple areas for lounging, dining, and hosting guests.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Scars caused to rare seahorse habitats by boat anchors off the Dorset coast are starting to heal, thanks to the installation of new moorings.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 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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