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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

No longer could the Politburo rely on centuries-old doctrine of strategic withdrawal from the periphery to the interior, seeking better ground from which to repel an invader.

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

Indeed, parental figures were very much on the periphery.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Nico and his two captives, Don and Vitellius, stood on the periphery.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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