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accessory

[ak-ses-uh-ree] / ækˈsɛs ə ri /




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At a previous hearing, lawyers for the two older Evans family members argued there was "no equivalent act" to being an accessory to the alleged offence in Scots Law, and that extradition should be refused.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

There is also a separate 1,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit in the backyard, which features two bedrooms, a private kitchen, two bathrooms, and its own laundry room, making it the ideal space for longer-term guests.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

As the Royal Pop is on a lanyard, it manages to evoke both a traditional masculine pocket watch and a fashion accessory that can be hung from a handbag.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A metal desk she found on Craigslist anchors the 546-square-foot accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, where she works.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

As carpenters and plasterers worked on his building, Holmes turned his attention to the creation of an important accessory.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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