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Matt Renshaw, on 65, was anchoring Australia's chase when Muzarabani struck again, letting out a roar and flexing his muscles after having the Australian caught at mid-off.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Situated inside Amazon’s Luxury Stores section, it was almost as if Saks was anchoring the luxury wing of a digital mall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Thurman Thomas was leading the running game and Bruce Smith was anchoring the defense.

From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2020

Mr. Rymsza was anchoring the Venice premiere, where he read statements from Ms. Welles and Ms. Kodar, both of whom cited poor health for not attending the Venice or Telluride screenings.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2018

A Guaykeri Indian, from the island of La Margareta, was anchoring his canoe in a cove where there were not three feet of water.

From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3 by Humboldt, Alexander von