peer group

Example Sentences

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But of course, as a 40-something woman, I was already well aware of the stranglehold such topics have on my peer group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The pro forma return on assets is 1.33%, in the top quartile of their peer group.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

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

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

He added that between 10-25% of pupils surveyed "reported having a wide range of negative experiences with their smartphones, from everyday upset arising from peer group squabbles to exposure to harmful and illegal content".

From BBC • Sep. 30, 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