peg

Example Sentences

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An initial estimate by the insurer pegged the damage at about $61,000 while a later estimate lowered that to about $42,000, reports show.

From Los Angeles Times

The lev - meaning lion - has been the Bulgarian currency since 1881, but it has been pegged to other European currencies since 1997 - first the Deutschmark, then the euro.

From BBC

The 15th seed won the first and third sets, but was pegged back on both occasions, only to seize control again with a stunning 170 checkout to claim the fifth set.

From BBC

Around $120 billion is pegged to each index, based on cash flowing from pension funds, sovereign-wealth funds, and broader investment portfolios.

From Barron's

Gold has no earnings or dividends, which makes pegging its fundamental value difficult.

From Barron's