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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One of a group of anchorpeople presenting together on television or radio.

Verb

1. 1
   To be a coanchor of

   "Subsequently, Chung coanchored ABC News' 20/20 and Connie Chung Tonight on CNN."

Example

More examples

"Subsequently, Chung coanchored ABC News' 20/20 and Connie Chung Tonight on CNN."

Etymology

From co- + anchor.

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