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peer

[peer] / pɪər /
NOUN
person who is another's equal
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A companion study describing their experimental realization through quantum simulation is undergoing peer review.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Today’s target group is teenagers, who famously succumb to peer pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

She is an independent crossbench peer, meaning she does not represent any political party.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

The programme includes face-to-face workshops and informal peer support social groups and covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and stress and boosting self-esteem.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Also leaning to the side, in order to peer back at the puffin, was a polar bear.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

If we follow their example, then maybe we’ll all get the best party ever, surrounded by glorious, smart, funny, talented and ready-to-rumble peers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Higher prices are also raising the cost of paying interest, since the U.K. has a higher share of bonds with payouts linked to inflation than its peers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

However, that same make-or-break standard hasn’t been applied to many of Hurts’ peers, even those who have accomplished less than Hurts.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

Leaders from across the political spectrum have paid tribute to Haines, who was first elected in 2019 and is well regarded by her peers.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Instead, he leans over and peers into my eyes.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen


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