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ancillary

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


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While the extra revenue is good news for the city, which is looking to close an expected deficit of as much as $10 billion External link in 2027, some worry about its ancillary effects.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Does the deal include software, ancillary components, operating procedures etc?

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

HOA fees are ancillary housing costs, along with property taxes and home insurance, that all add to homeowners’ monthly expenses.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

In addition, they have increased their ancillary fees, including fuel surcharges, address-correction fees and an added charge for delivering to residences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The ancillary industries, each moving in its orbit, whether jurassic or botulistic, must be placed on a contractual basis with liberty of preferential retaliation.

From Punch or the London Charivari, October 10, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir




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