anchorman
/ˈæŋkərmæn/
noun
- A male news presenter who coordinates and delivers the main stories on a television or radio news program.
- The anchorman introduced the evening news with a calm and professional tone.
- She was promoted from reporter to anchorman for the weekend news broadcast.
- After the election results came in, the anchorman stayed on air for hours to cover the story.
- The person who is the leader or most important member of a team, group, or organization, especially one who provides stability or direction.
- The project needed an anchorman to coordinate all the different departments.
- In the relay race, the fastest runner is usually the anchorman for the final leg.
- As the team's anchorman, he kept everyone focused during the final minutes of the game.
- The last person to compete in a relay race or similar team event.
- She was chosen as the anchorman because she had the strongest finish.
- The team's anchorman dropped the baton, costing them the race.
- The anchorman for the 4x100 meter relay sprinted past the other runners to win the gold.
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