How to Use at anchor in a Sentence

at anchor

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  • The new model can go up to 48 hours without emitting a single emission at anchor.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Cargo vessels ordinarily spend only a few days in port or at anchor.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The arrangement also means the vessel is fit for large gatherings, quiet days at anchor, and everything in between.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Getting on and off the tenders when the ship is at anchor would prove challenging to someone with limited mobility as there are quite a lot of stairs involved.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The incident occurred while the ship was at anchor northeast of Perim Island, Yemen, British maritime security group Ambrey said.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • For those curious, Whisper will be at anchor at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show—or available for private inspections in the South of France in early September.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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