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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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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 color line, slavery and the long Black Freedom Struggle are not peripheral to the American story; they are central to it.

From Salon • May 14, 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

Saffie's peripheral sight in the daylight has also improved.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

I stand next to the train tracks in a group that stretches as far as I can see with my peripheral vision.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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