peer group

Example Sentences

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“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

A Ford spokesman said Farley’s pay reflects overall results, adding that the company’s total return, including dividends, of 42% beat the market and its automaker peer group, while Ford had record revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“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

"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

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