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auxiliary

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




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He added that France's partners would also share in the development of "auxiliary" capacities under the new nuclear doctrine: space-based alarm systems; air defence to shoot down incoming drones and missiles; and long-range missiles.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

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

Surgeons implanted an auxiliary liver graft derived from a genetically modified Diannan miniature pig featuring 10 targeted gene alterations.

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

An auxiliary cable strings out from the cigarette lighter, attached to an iPod.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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