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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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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

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

From BBC Aug. 26, 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

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

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

Micron’s 2026 performance is in line with a very hot market for makers of memory chips and computer storage memory peripherals.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

The first AI category is investment into the computers, peripherals and networking equipment that fill these data centers, which grew by 61% annualized from the previous quarter.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 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

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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