peer
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He retained his seat in the House of Lords, as there was no mechanism to remove an errant peer.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
As Digger and the president peer out a window, a light flickers.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
He was, at one time or other, a senior Conservative politician, a best-selling author, a peer of the realm, and a convicted perjurer.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
“By the time they arrive on campus, they are really looking towards deep, meaningful peer relationships.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
I peer down at my shoes before looking up at him again.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
People who believe they are out-earning their peers do appear to be actually happier, according to a 2024 paper circulated by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
BERLIN—August Hanning, the former head of Germany’s foreign spy service, once described the agency he ran as “the vegetarian of intelligence services” surrounded by more powerful, less rule-bound and carnivorous peers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Mendoza said that an increase in school police is the only action that she feels could help her son and his peers — and provide more clarity to families when incidents occur.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Year: 2023 Compiled by: Slate Staff Of note: Like many of our peers in media world, we really loved this show.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
Then he leans over and peers into the mirror.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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