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auxiliary

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




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The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Webster Springs, W.VA., was planning vigils for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the memorial wall in the town, according to the Webster County Veterans Auxiliary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar: “Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

He was named Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires in 1992 and then became Archbishop.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

Foreign Office said Tuesday that the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Lyme Bay delivered the aid after departing from Cyprus.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

After all, I had been told that a squad of Women’s Naval Auxiliary were on their way to join the voyage.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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