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peer

[peer] / pɪər /
NOUN
person who is another's equal
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NextEra as a standalone company is still the nation’s biggest utility, with targeted annual earnings-per-share growth of 8% or more, on the high end of its peer group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“We have done a quick review of the 10 largest fundamental EM peers. We can say we have more than 20 stocks in our portfolio that are not in our peer universe,” Cho said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Fifth, meaningfully reward peer review in both pre- and post-tenure evaluations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Some documents have been held back at the request of the Metropolitan Police, who are investigating the peer over allegations of misconduct in public office.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In parliamentary maneuverings of this sort, Madison had no peer.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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