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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

That conflict seems important, given that AI investments—and their peripheral impact on chip and energy stocks—have powered the vast majority of market gains over the past two months.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

For an hour at Hampden, Lawrence Shankland was a peripheral figure, a support act for George Hirst - Scotland's number nine - and diminished because of it.

From BBC • May 30, 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

In the corner of his peripheral vision, Nathan spotted a reflection that wasn’t rubbing its nose.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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