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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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What may be arguably new is treating the audiences for historically marginalized forms of art as central rather than peripheral.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

That raises the possibility that researchers could one day investigate similar drugs as treatments for injuries involving peripheral nerves or the spinal cord.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026

As Hibbert's tumour began to press on his optic nerves, it narrowed his peripheral vision.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Caicedo makes it clear that these disillusioned kids struggle to find themselves, trapped in a country peripheral to the cultural world they are thrilled by.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

I slipped into my seat, keeping them in my peripheral vision while I did a perimeter check.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

The low P/E for Sandisk and Micron reflect investors’ concerns over the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, and computer memory chips and peripherals in particular.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Chery said communications equipment and computer peripherals as well as automotive had led sales growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 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

In the peripherals of my vision, the Hebrew letters on signs seemed to change, distorting into an alphabet I had never learned.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros


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