peripheral
Example Sentences
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"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
Micron’s stock typically trades on the cheap because investors have long memories of dramatic cycles of supply and demand in the market for computer memory chips and peripheral devices.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
One could also argue that AI could amplify talent at the top, by taking peripheral tasks away from superstar workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
John Stones is among the players who could benefit from more game time having played a peripheral role at Manchester City last season.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Before Amanda and I stopped being peripheral semi-friends, I remember sleeping over at her house and talking to her older brothers.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
Vocabulary lists containing peripheral
Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Computer Science and Technology - Middle School
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