as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the IT consultant suggested that we update the drivers for all of the computer's peripheral devices
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After menopause, the source of estrogen production changes to peripheral tissues — primarily from fat, explains Tabung.
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Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This is a test that measures your visual field and how well your peripheral vision is working.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Some people may see only colors and light, while others might have parts of their vision obscured or their peripheral vision.
—Freya Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is an incurable, genetic disorder involving the entire nervous system (brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves) that is relatively common, affecting about 1 in 2,500 people.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This is a test that measures your visual field and how well your peripheral vision is working.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Some people may see only colors and light, while others might have parts of their vision obscured or their peripheral vision.
—Freya Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is an incurable, genetic disorder involving the entire nervous system (brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves) that is relatively common, affecting about 1 in 2,500 people.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Grand Canyon reported tuition revenue of $1.8 billion for the fiscal year ending in June 2024, and revenue from auxiliary enterprises—including golf, hotel, and its arena—of $14.2 million.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Bands are judged on such things as general effect, music, visuals, percussion and auxiliary, according to the association.Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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Bunny’s glowing heart can also be adjusted for additional calming.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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There's a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024
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The rest of the jewelry is pretty much a collection from local businesses in Savannah and others bought from accessory design students!Mike Schalk, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024
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Bag charms: $95 Bag charms are this fall’s hottest accessory trend and an easy way to breathe fresh life into your handbags.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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