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ancillary

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


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"The movie has strong ancillary business, merchandising, and theme park potential, and it's going to be very profitable."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

This is already a long book, and it would have been better without the ancillary stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“These industry shifts have directly reduced box office revenues and related ancillary revenues, including food and beverage sales,” the company stated in its bankruptcy filing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

However, as things stand, the ancillary "duty of candour" will not fully apply to individual MI5 officers, unlike people who work for organisations such as the police.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

The evidence for the ancillary d�mons and gods he finds in the familiar places.

From The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire by Glover, T. R. (Terrot Reaveley)