periphery

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Our next generation of ground- and air-launched extended-range standoff weapons will help cement our competitive advantage inside China’s—or any adversary’s—defensive periphery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It signalled greater access to "the largest trading nation on Earth" for North Korea, Lim told AFP, while it was also important for China's "periphery diplomacy".

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

But the previous conflicts were fought on the periphery, away from Khartoum.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Despite being on the periphery of the Spanish empire and Mexico before becoming part of the United States, California had an important place in the larger struggle by enslaved people for their freedom.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Occasionally, there were sightings: a blur of billowing dress in the periphery of Mariam’s vision, scurrying up the steps, arms folded across the chest, sandals slapping the heels.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini