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annex

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




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Instead, a new workspace would be provided "in an annex facility."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

His threats to annex Canada and Mexico are at least partially informed by the fact that they are oil rich nations as well.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

He’s TACO’d on Greenland after his threats to annex the autonomously governed island caused markets to swoon, ultimately settling for what he described as the “concept of a deal” with Europe.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

The most dangerous suspects at Al-Hol were held at a separate annex and in a network of prisons across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The fire marshals and bomb squad pick through the burned-out section in the back that serves as an annex for the office, where we keep voting registration and contributor records.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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