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peer

[peer] / pɪər /
NOUN
person who is another's equal
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The largest U.S. utility is about to buy Dominion Energy, a big peer with data-center exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“We have done a quick review of the 10 largest fundamental EM peers. We can say we have more than 20 stocks in our portfolio that are not in our peer universe,” Cho said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Former gang member Kevin Martin, who now works with a youth organisation in Glasgow, said those carrying knives were doing so "out of fear and peer pressure".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Fifth, meaningfully reward peer review in both pre- and post-tenure evaluations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He put his hand on the stone lip and bent to peer inside.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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