peripheral
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Axons are long extensions of nerve cells, or neurons, that transmit signals throughout both the central and peripheral nervous systems.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
“No forum is too small, technical or peripheral for careerist Chinese diplomats seeking recognition for defending Beijing’s position,” said Jacob Stokes, a senior fellow at the Washington-based Center for a New American Security think tank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Other key players like goalkeeper Dean Henderson and striker Jean-Philippe Mateta have been peripheral figures for England and France, so should be raring to go when they return for pre-season training.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
"Those lost were small glaciers, but they were still relevant in peripheral regions of the Alps," the glaciologist said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
I tried to take in my surroundings with my peripheral vision.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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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
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
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
Some of the computer peripherals were already in boxes, but clothes and household stuff and books were scattered through every room.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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