peer group

Example Sentences

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“The reality is that, on average, after the age of 80, 5 percent of your peer group die every year,” Scott told me.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

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

"For an adult, waiting is annoying, painful and difficult. But for a child, waiting means your peer group moves on while you don't. You fall behind and never catch up."

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

I was no longer young for my peer group, nor did I walk around in gray sweatshirts with unlit cigarettes in my mouth.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom