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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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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

Future analyses are expected to focus on additional patient groups, including people with chronic kidney disease and peripheral artery disease.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The first occurred earlier in April, when a female patient reported peripheral edema, or swelling in her limbs.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“No other party in the conflict or peripheral to the conflict has been equally vocally confident in the prospect of peace through superior firepower.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

In short, a lot of things were going pretty well when I saw in my peripheral vision a slithering in the water beside Margo.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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