supplemental

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Most climbers rely on supplemental oxygen at this altitude, and even then mountaineering experts advise against staying in the zone for more than 20 hours.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Because Medicare’s out-of-pocket costs are often substantial, many enrollees buy supplemental coverage, which may include additional premiums.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Though the official supplemental funding request hasn’t been voted on by Congress, it could cost up to $200 billion, though recently the Pentagon has indicated that it could be significantly less.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Howell, concerned about costs, suggests smoke damage could be a supplemental policy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Tall and blond, with handsome Slavic features, Boukreev was one of the most accomplished high-altitude climbers in the world, with twenty years of experience in the Himalaya, including two ascents of Everest without supplemental oxygen.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer