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have anchored

  • present perfect
    of anchor.
    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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In Anaheim, however, two deals that would have anchored the Angels there for decades collapsed, and the 60-year-old stadium is in serious need of renovation or replacement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

They have anchored the show together since earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025

Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson have anchored the offensive line for a decade.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 4, 2023

“Since the ships have anchored here I have not seen a single whale,” Graner said.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2021

Pride and some strange sense of honor must have anchored my parents to their chairs.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan