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ancillary

[an-suh-ler-ee, an-sil-uh-ree] / ˈæn səˌlɛr i, ænˈsɪl ə ri /


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Technology has swept away ancillary cinematic relics like the hotel wake-up call.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

While the extra revenue is good news for the city, which is looking to close an expected deficit of as much as $10 billion External link in 2027, some worry about its ancillary effects.

From Barron's May 7, 2026

Pompliano, to his credit, pointed out in his post that it’s unlikely that Plum’s total income is only $999,999, given the availability of endorsement income and other ancillary deals.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Agranoff said the ability for such moments to spread via social media helped make the dinner an “it” occasion and fueled the fire for more ancillary events.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

It is possible that the other industries which are rising as ancillary to mining may for a while and to a reduced extent hold their ground.

From Impressions of South Africa by James Bryce, Viscount Bryce

There were huge ancillaries at stake, including a big new TV contract to be negotiated next year.

From Washington Post Apr. 1, 2023

Chief Executive József Váradi said Wizz Air was continuing to see evidence of strength in ticket prices and ancillaries.

From Reuters Jan. 26, 2023

Still BG’s salary for half a year’s work puts her in the top 5% of U.S. earners, not counting ancillaries.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2022

Through our Community Hubs, instructors can upload their own materials or download resources to use in their own courses, including additional ancillaries, teaching material, multimedia, and relevant course content.

From Textbooks Dec. 21, 2021

Even of mere ancillaries and colorless lines, Homer will make you a resounding glory.

From The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 by Kenneth Morris




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