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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

They plan to examine additional patient groups in future analyses, including people with chronic kidney disease and peripheral artery disease.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 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

"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

In my peripheral, I noticed Cliff and Ria staring at me from a few tables over.

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

The modest rise in June imports was led by computers and computer peripherals, without which inbound shipments would have fallen 1.3% for the month.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 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

On each table there was a different classic home computer or videogame system, accompanied by tiered racks that appeared to hold a complete collection of its peripherals, controllers, software, and games.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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