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supplemental

[suhp-luh-men-tl] / ˌsʌp ləˈmɛn tl /


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Kathleen Keesey, who recently graduated from high school near Denver, wrote 29 supplemental essays for admission, plus dozens more for scholarships and honors programs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Some admissions advisers say cutting supplemental essays will only add to the ballooning ranks of students who get deferred and wait-listed as young people apply to more colleges.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

About 43% of people enrolled in traditional Medicare have Medigap supplemental insurance, according to health policy research firm KFF.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

Such trusts can also help pay for non-covered medical services, therapy, education and other supplemental needs.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

The innocent-sounding words “Yes, it’s close enough to walk” can easily lure the unsuspecting tourist into an exhausting day-long climb, requiring supplemental oxygen, crampons, and a pickax.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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