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peer

[peer] / pɪər /
NOUN
person who is another's equal
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But on the edge of town, engineers peer through giant magnifying glasses while robotic arms manipulate sheets of copper to develop components used in some of the world's most advanced AI systems.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Solaris, which signed on two additional customers after xAI, fetches an enterprise value that is 10 times forward earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, 19% higher than its oil-field service peer group.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Labour peer Lord Blunkett appears on the list having donated £2,000 towards Burnham's campaign to become the MP for Makerfield.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

I slipped out of bed to peer into the brown bag holding my new undercover possession when I suddenly realized I didn’t remember bringing the bag home.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

When I peer into the room it’s empty, no sign of Theo, but the unlocked door makes me think he can’t have gone far.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

It's "the right path forward for our whole industry, but this framework will only work if all our peers join us," Meta Chief Legal Officer C.J.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

For those who have not been identified, negative feedback from adults and peers can further depress self-esteem.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Hochschild continues to trade at a discount to its peers, a low relative valuation that won’t last, Jefferies analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

And as it bookends a summer led by “Obsession” and “Backrooms” fervor, with studios clamoring to find the next Gen Z wunderkind, Ullom quietly but consistently surpasses his peers at every winding turn.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

She peers under my eyelashes, capturing my gaze.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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