the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard
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In terms of how the oral medicine works, JOURNAVX provides relief by blocking pain signals found in the periphery, not in the brain, like traditional opioids.—Essence, 25 Sep. 2025 Two, add a French drain to the periphery of the home, with a connecting drain pipe to carry excess water to the street.—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025 These are people who are then marginalized to the peripheries, where a more human, normal daily life remains.—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025 And Sharaa’s attempts to extend government control over the rest of Syria have alienated minorities on the country’s periphery.—Sam Heller, Time, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for periphery
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Etymology
Middle French peripherie, from Late Latin peripheria, from Greek periphereia, from peripherein to carry around, from peri- + pherein to carry — more at bear
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