Example Sentences

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The perception that Ford is “standing up for Ontario,” is anchoring his support, Abacus said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

And then I’ll run around the corner of a building with my laptop, set up a hotspot, and file feeds to someone on the desk who is anchoring the story.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2019

“I think he’s as likable as anyone in the sport, and he’s more interesting than most in any sport,” said Scott Van Pelt, who is anchoring ESPN’s Masters coverage this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2019

So the Army Corps is anchoring the dam’s foundation to bedrock while simultaneously increasing its holding capacity.

From Scientific American • Jan. 7, 2019

This is anchoring off Fortress Monroe, when anchoring there.

From Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York by Warburton, A. F.