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auxiliary

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




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On Thursday, the company said "a leak of drilling fluid was identified in two auxiliary lines" connecting the drilling rig to a well about 175 kilometers offshore.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

On the island, Laczko waited as mechanics tried to fix the plane’s auxiliary power unit that sits in the tail of the plane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

A recent study in the Journal of Hepatology describes the first successful auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig into a living human.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2025

“I said no static pictures, too boring,” said Bishop Timothy Freyer, auxiliary bishop of the diocese.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Jetta left to watch over Art’s wrestling practice in the auxiliary gym, and Theo retreated to the concession stand.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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