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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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Micron’s stock typically trades on the cheap because investors have long memories of dramatic cycles of supply and demand in the market for computer memory chips and peripheral devices.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

One could also argue that AI could amplify talent at the top, by taking peripheral tasks away from superstar workers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

He failed to make any impact, floating around as a peripheral figure, dropping deep in search of the ball.

From BBC May 21, 2026

The googly-eyed robots slow down near pedestrians and stop entirely if proximity becomes too close, emit a running sound for audibility, and use 360-degree lights at night to appear in the peripheral vision of humans.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

Ritu auntie beamed up at her from her wheelchair, oblivious, though she saw Mamma in her peripheral vision, frowning.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

Apple’s foray into services, its constant striving to anticipate any features and peripherals that might let another rectangle maker steal a march on the iPhone, are all about defending the gold mine.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

The Geneva company cited demand from its personal electronics and its communications equipment & computer peripherals divisions for the revenue growth.

From MarketWatch Apr. 23, 2026

Immediately after the fire took his home, Moore needed to work, but he no longer possessed the peripherals and equipment he required to record.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 2026

"Today, our AI glasses are phone peripherals," he said.

From Barron's Dec. 3, 2025

On each table there was a different classic home computer or videogame system, accompanied by tiered racks that appeared to hold a complete collection of its peripherals, controllers, software, and games.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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