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ancillary

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




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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

“Even with respectable ancillary income based on the film’s pedigree, the movie is going to lose a lot of money,” said film industry analyst David A. Gross in his box office newsletter FranchiseRe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

There are also some ancillary fees which reached clubs whom Manchester City did not deal with directly.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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

In the Tenth Book of the Ethics he puts the claims of the Contemplative Life even higher than Plato ever did, so that the practical life appears to be only ancillary to it.

From The Legacy of Greece Essays By: Gilbert Murray, W. R. Inge, J. Burnet, Sir T. L. Heath, D'arcy W. Thompson, Charles Singer, R. W. Livingston, A. Toynbee, A. E. Zimmern, Percy Gardner, Sir Reginald Blomfield by R.W. Livingstone

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

The ancillaries who help turn the gears of the business stuck around to talk shop.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 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

Of these 67, 32 were pottery vessels and 12 were ceramic ancillaries.

From Mohave Pottery by Michaell J. Harner


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