peer group

Example Sentences

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"For an adult, waiting is annoying, painful and difficult. But for a child, waiting means your peer group moves on while you don't. You fall behind and never catch up."

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

A lot of my peer group does not do that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

The U.S. is as the high end of the peer group, the Vaccine Integrity Project said.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

The enthusiasm from this peer group gave the smart ring credibility, and she recommended it to her friends.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

When you’re giving evidence in court, you’re unlikely to address the judge with “yaknowwhamean?”; and conversely the language you use in court would cause your peer group back on the street to fall about laughing.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith