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periphery

[puh-rif-uh-ree] / pəˈrɪf ə ri /


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The museum has physically invalidated the binaries of center and periphery, major and minor arts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Recognizing that geography still matters, they extended their defensive periphery seaward, initially to the first island chain, from Japan to the South China Sea, and then to the second chain and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The Gulf monarchies have worked hard to stay on the periphery of Middle East conflict, relying on their stability to attract business, trade and tourism.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Those on his periphery, such as Jake Connor, will potentially see their international route revived following this development.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

If I stood still for too long, I found myself on the periphery again.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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