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Recent Examples of ancillary
Studios-Raven Banner pact takes in theatrical, home entertainment rights (digital, video-on-demand, broadcast, and physical media) and ancillary rights for cross-platform releases.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 31 July 2025
The ancillary asset concept represents regulatory evolution—acknowledging that blockchain technology creates new forms of value and ownership that don't fit traditional definitions.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Though low-cost carriers like Vueling rely on ancillary fees, including baggage charges, to keep fares low.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
These ancillary assignments, as well as his annual job closing out Disney’s Upfronts presentation for advertisers, may make Kimmel more important to Disney’s long-term future than Colbert was for Paramount or CBS.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 July 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 31 July 2025
The ancillary asset concept represents regulatory evolution—acknowledging that blockchain technology creates new forms of value and ownership that don't fit traditional definitions.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Though low-cost carriers like Vueling rely on ancillary fees, including baggage charges, to keep fares low.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
These ancillary assignments, as well as his annual job closing out Disney’s Upfronts presentation for advertisers, may make Kimmel more important to Disney’s long-term future than Colbert was for Paramount or CBS.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancillary
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When a company engages in equity transactions, whether issuing employee stock options, facilitating a secondary trade or repurchasing shares, the implications on its valuation can be substantial.—
Meenal Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But Trump did not rule out applying the new secondary sanctions on Beijing, despite the potential for scuttling the trade discussions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In total, Klan dues paying membership in its peak year of 1925 was between four and five million, not counting the sugar and spice women’s auxiliary groups.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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While there was no typical No 10, Kudus worked as an auxiliary outlet from the striker position, using his physical and technical qualities to hold off defenders and allow the wing-backs to push up into wider areas and provide support.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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The San Diego readiness center is a subordinate command of the NIFR, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rella explained to the Post that there could be a claim if a person in a subordinate position thought they were being unfairly targeted.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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Other changes made to loan terms or subsidiary payments might not take immediate effect for farmers and ranchers, as some payments are made seasonally.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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In the ad, Jet2 offers a deal on a vacation package through Jet2holidays, a subsidiary company that sells vacations and tours.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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At much higher doses, peripheral mechanisms can take over, but in real-world clinical use, the brain’s contribution could be key.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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There’s also less glare on a curved monitor while filling more of your peripheral vision.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Connecticut could face close to $180 million in annual extra costs to its supplementary nutrition and food stamps program within the next five years, according to a very preliminary analysis of recent federal budget cuts by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Warriors could use a more impactful starting center and some supplementary shooting and scoring, providing more space for Butler, who struggled to find any once Curry went down.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Operating costs will be funded through direct billing, grant writing, the health department’s operating budget and supplemental private fundraising.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Demonstrating fit requires research, specificity, and an ability to articulate in supplemental essays why the institution’s offerings match the applicant’s ambitions and personality.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Obama maintained a cut in the marginal rate of the income tax through the entirety of his first term in office.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Rising costs exceed salary increases, creating a constant struggle to make ends meet, and modest tax breaks often provide only marginal relief.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Ancillary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancillary. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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