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auxiliary

[awg-zil-yuh-ree, -zil-uh-] / ɔgˈzɪl yə ri, -ˈzɪl ə- /




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The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Webster Springs, W.VA., was planning vigils for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the memorial wall in the town, according to the Webster County Veterans Auxiliary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Both sides have hailed the appointment of Fuzhou Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan as an affirmation of their commitment to the 2018 accord, which was reached under the late Pope Francis.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar: “Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Even Princess Elizabeth, the future queen, did her bit, training to be a driver and mechanic in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women’s branch of the British Army.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

There was now an Air Transport Auxiliary ferry pool there, and Oakway had also become the biggest parachute training center in Britain.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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