ancillary
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That it is, in fact, a statement an ancillary character makes in Paweł Pawlikowski’s new film, “Fatherland,” speaks to the stench thickening the movie’s moral atmosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
The tepid box-office returns mean the studio is now expected to lose at least $150 million on the film, including ancillary revenue streams such as premium video-on-demand and streaming, industry sources said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
A Starbucks spokesperson told MarketWatch the company increasingly sees its ancillary offerings — like cups and other gear — as collectibles.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
The estate included "historic outbuildings, former stables, ancillary structures and formal gardens", and sat within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, also known as the Brecon Beacons.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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
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
The ancillaries who help turn the gears of the business stuck around to talk shop.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2022
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From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
On June 22, 2016, Harris Corp. received $1.7 billion for "radios, ancillaries, spare parts and services."
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 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
Vocabulary lists containing ancillary
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