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Fringe

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Spatial Metaphor

Fringe as a spatial metaphor can suggest something is less central or important.

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In his research, he focused on beliefs on the fringe of scientific thought.
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Physical Locations

Fringe can be literal, referring to outskirts of geographical areas.

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They built a new theater on the fringe of the city.
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