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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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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

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

He remains integral to his country despite two seasons as a peripheral figure with clubs in France.

From BBC Jun. 28, 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

Ritu auntie beamed up at her from her wheelchair, oblivious, though she saw Mamma in her peripheral vision, frowning.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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

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

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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