has been anchoring

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of anchor (3rd person singular).
  anchor

  noun

  any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.

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has been anchoring

Kershaw has been anchoring an injury-riddled rotation this year and his workload of late might have been a factor in him coming out early Tuesday night, manager Dave Roberts said.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 28, 2023

The 57-year-old was born in Mexico City, holds dual U.S.-Mexican citizenship, and has been anchoring Univision’s evening newscast since 1986.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2015

The Olson family has been at the helm at KXMC: Perry has been anchoring from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., while his father, Jim, has been anchoring from 2 to 10 p.m.

From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2011

Related Words

• attach
• dock
• fasten
• fix
• moor
• secure
• tie up