"were anchored in" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to have a sense of stability and security, especially in a difficult or challenging situation. For example: She found herself in a difficult situation, but managed to remain anchored in her own strength.
When we woke up the next morning, we were anchored in Darwin Bay off Genovesa Island.
Nine grey warships were anchored in the harbour, and later I saw three helicopters moving north.
"We had friends, and we were anchored in the synagogue," said Mrs. Levine, 64.
At breakfast, while we were anchored in Yampi Sound, I began to see what he meant.
When we were anchored in the Channel, we used to see the rockets going up in the middle of the night over London and Portsmouth.
U.S. intelligence agencies were anchored in our system of checks and balances – with oversight from elected leaders, and protections for ordinary citizens.
From the late 18th century on, people arriving in the United States were examined by doctors while their ships were anchored in New York Harbor.
We didn't dare speculate about the results of the MRI; we were anchored in the moment, which, terrifying as it was, hadn't yet extended into a future.
After the British occupied New York, their notorious prison ships were anchored in Wallabout Bay; a memorial to the thousands who died stands in Fort Greene Park.
The parents of various teammates were anchored in A Lot, right above Michie Stadium, and for hours after the game groups of players shuttled among the various buffets.
After his first two features, Les Anges du Péché and Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne, both of which were anchored in film-industry norms, Bresson never again employed a professional actor or actress.
