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Recent Examples of ancillary
The decline was primarily attributed to lower revenue from powersports vehicles and ancillary products.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Nestled amid the picturesque Capitol Creek Valley surrounded by the Elk Mountains, about 30 minutes outside of Aspen, the 150-acre spread with a main home, several ancillary structures, and a wealth of recreational activities is being offered for sale at $25 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
The company is in charge of non-theatrical and ancillary sales throughout North America and certain English language territories.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Since then, airlines have made a mint on these ancillary charges.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Nestled amid the picturesque Capitol Creek Valley surrounded by the Elk Mountains, about 30 minutes outside of Aspen, the 150-acre spread with a main home, several ancillary structures, and a wealth of recreational activities is being offered for sale at $25 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
The company is in charge of non-theatrical and ancillary sales throughout North America and certain English language territories.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Since then, airlines have made a mint on these ancillary charges.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancillary
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Adding further pressure, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on countries purchasing Venezuelan oil and gas, which analysts describe as a form of secondary sanctions reinforcing existing restrictions on state oil firm PDVSA.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, it’s expanded into a global phenomenon, with competitive tournaments, professional play circuits, and a thriving secondary market for rare and powerful cards.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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The headphones have Bluetooth capabilities to wirelessly pair to your phone, but they can also be connected to audio sources with the 3.5mm auxiliary cord that’s included — perfect for connecting to the plane monitors for in-flight entertainment.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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The amenities will include four grass fields with specialized lighting, field-goal posts, scoreboards and bleachers, one auxiliary grass field, one state-of-the-art championship field with an artificial surface, and locker rooms, concessions and restrooms.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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In China, for example, the constitution states that everything in the governmental system, including the courts, is subordinate to the leadership of the Communist Party.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The email was addressed to all subordinate commanders, and the subject line read in all capital letters: URGENT SAFETY OF FLIGHT ISSUE.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
15 Nov. 2024
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Only pilots, flight dispatchers, and flight attendants at subsidiary regional carrier Endeavor Air are union members.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Nagata’s son, Hiroyuki, is CEO of subsidiary Retail AI, which is in charge of developing the smart shopping carts and AI cameras.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Calendar functions can be adjusted both clockwise and counter-clockwise, while a peripheral oscillating weight maintains a slim profile while still giving the watch a 72-hour power reserve.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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The robot is designed to treat complex patient problems in the field of reconstructive surgery, lymphatic surgery, peripheral nerve repair and trauma.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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Save the data deep dives for supplementary materials or in support of audience questions that arise.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Mar. 2025
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More than half of side hustlers juggle multiple side hustles to create several income streams, with most using it as a secondary, supplementary source of income.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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For example, the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements indicates that one mcg RAE is equivalent to 1 mcg retinol, 2 mcg supplemental beta-carotene, 12 mcg dietary beta-carotene, or 24 mcg dietary alpha-carotene or beta-cryptoxanthin.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Medved’s Gophers deal averages $3 million a year, with an annual supplemental payment of $100,000.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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Aside from an attempt to sign guard Will Fries, Schneider doesn’t believe in paying big money for marginal production in free agency.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Thunder currently have a marginal edge on the 62-15 Cleveland Cavaliers for the best overall record in the conference, with five games left on both clubs' schedules.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Ancillary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancillary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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