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annex

[uh-neks, an-eks, an-eks, -iks] / əˈnɛks, ˈæn ɛks, ˈæn ɛks, -ɪks /




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The base is divided into three sections: a waterfront area focused on ship operations; next to it, the main base, home to administrative and command buildings; and a Navy-leased warehouse and annex complex.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The agreement -- aimed at preventing a repeat of the international disarray in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic -- cannot enter into force until the annex is finalised.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

Eva Huerta, whose husband was recently transferred from the Adelanto ICE Processing Center to the annex facility next door, described conditions at both facilities as terrible.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

As tensions mounted over President Trump's threats to annex Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, the European Parliament in January suspended the approval of the deal.

From BBC May 1, 2026

There was also an annex in the precinct of Se- rapis, southwest of the city, traditionally called the “daughter” library.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

But Inara demands the whole agreement, including all annexes and associated materials, the secretary of state’s verification assessment and any certifications.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Participants will be working on shared language for annexes covering child protection, AI security and governance and diffusing AI through economies -- especially to small and medium firms.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

The last Mexican governor of the state, he reckons with land-grabbers in the final era of Mexican governance before the United States annexes the territory.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2025

Now, though, Le Fisc says it’s ironed out these problems, and is looking to expand the use of its software spotting pools to identifying other undeclared and taxable housing improvements, like extensions and annexes.

From The Verge Aug. 30, 2022

These were less grand: storerooms, cupboards, annexes, cubbyholes.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

The eighth project was annexed into the City of Granbury, which had not received any development plans, according to a spokesperson.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

Israeli security forces imposed restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre in annexed east Jerusalem, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and rose from the dead.

From Barron's Apr. 5, 2026

Lore Segal was 10 years old in 1938 when Nazi Germany annexed Austria and began the process of annulling the citizenships and confiscating the properties of Jewish families such as her own.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

Once tied to the now-defunct city of Tropico, Adams Hill was annexed to Glendale in 1918.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2026

Countries that had been annexed by the Soviet Union wanted more independence.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

He led major campaigns against the Parthians, Rome’s main rival to the east, sacking their capital city and annexing a huge swath of territory.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

The U.S. can defend those lanes without annexing Greenland.

From Slate Jan. 8, 2026

Part of President William McKinley's legacy was his role in annexing Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines and Hawaii.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2025

City staffers have proposed other ideas to generate revenue, including annexing unincorporated county land in Westminster, electronic billboards, opening a city gas station and establishing vendor kiosks at the Civic Center.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2022

Like they’re annexing us or doing us some kind of favor.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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