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supplementary

[suhp-luh-men-tuh-ree] / ˌsʌp ləˈmɛn tə ri /


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As Thrall went down he found a Polish climber who was struggling after running out of supplementary oxygen and had suffered frostbite.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Moreover, “there are media reports that the Japanese government is considering a first supplementary budget for FY 2026,” Yamashita adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

They didn’t consult project websites or other supplementary materials.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Tencent’s management said non-IFRS financial measures provide investors with useful supplementary information to assess the performance of the company’s core operations by excluding certain items.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The nets were designed to leach condensation out of the cool night air, and were an important supplementary source of water in the Elmuthaleth.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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