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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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The winter preparations include dedicated snow plans for key routes like the M8, M74, M77, M80 and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

"Peripheral glaciers only represent about 4% of Greenland's total ice-covered area, but they contribute 14% of the island's current ice loss -- a disproportionately large portion," Larocca said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2023

Peripheral artery disease can't be cured, but it can be managed with routine monitoring and lifestyle changes.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2023

There are images in “Uta Barth: Peripheral Vision” of curtain hems limned in light, a lamp hanging in otherwise empty space, the edge of a window frame, a horizon line of sofa cushions, distant trees.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2022

The repair of Bone, Blood Vessels, and Peripheral Nerves is more conveniently considered in the chapters dealing with these structures.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis




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