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peripheral

[puh-rif-er-uhl] / pəˈrɪf ər əl /


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What may be arguably new is treating the audiences for historically marginalized forms of art as central rather than peripheral.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

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

"The more it's about the other peripheral issues, the harder it is for the prosecution," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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 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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