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the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
- the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of periphery was circa 1568
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