peer group
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Enhanced-return investing is “focused on outperforming a benchmark, index or peer group through security selection, market timing, tactical asset allocation or other investment strategies,” La Spisa says.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
But some are prone to ludicrous circumlocutions like “Johnny faces challenges in the lived experience of interactions with his peer group in educational spaces,” instead of “Johnny doesn’t get along with his classmates.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Abbie is treasurer of peer group Menstrual Health Support, and says the consensus among members is the tests were a "side-step" rather than a step forward.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“I feel like I was the same peer group growing up with her, and am just so happy that she had her happy ending,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
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
