peg

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In that place at that hour, you might not peg him as the winner of a high-priced treasure hunt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Revenue surged 22% to $337.2 million, handily beating the Wall Street peg of $298.6 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

On an adjusted basis, Hilton boosted its projection to a range between $8.79 and $8.91 from a previous forecast of $8.65 to $8.77 a share, compared to the Wall Street peg of $9.04 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Most rules of thumb peg a reliable savings rate to be more in the 10% to 15% range.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Once inside, the captain removed his cloak and hung it from a peg, so as not to leave puddles on the threadbare Myrish carpet.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin