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

Kenanga Futures peg the support and resistance for the July contract at 4,540 ringgit a metric ton and 4,660 ringgit a ton, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

In scenes reminiscent of '80s Hollywood blockbuster Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Steve Wainwright lives in his home among huge objects including a giant pencil, clothes peg, audio cassette and a 13-amp plug.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

She hung the apron on a peg by the stove as Peach put his napkin on his plate and pushed in his chair.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles