periphery
Example Sentences
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To those on the periphery of his world the announcement of his passing was an almighty shock.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
No longer could the Politburo rely on centuries-old doctrine of strategic withdrawal from the periphery to the interior, seeking better ground from which to repel an invader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The Gulf monarchies have worked hard to stay on the periphery of Middle East conflict, relying on their stability to attract business, trade and tourism.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Ireland had picked a team to compete in the air but rarely challenged in that regard with the new-look back three of Jamie Osborne, Tommy O'Brien and Jacob Stockdale largely on the periphery.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Around the time of Christ, a small village on its northeast periphery named Teotihuacan emerged as a military power.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing periphery
The Kite Runner
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Human Geography - High School
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The Devil's Arithmetic
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