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peer

[peer] / pɪər /
NOUN
person who is another's equal
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Former gang member Kevin Martin, who now works with a youth organisation in Glasgow, said those carrying knives were doing so "out of fear and peer pressure".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Through stained-glass windows you can peer into the Victoria Baths and see the faded grandeur of a public pool Mancunians enjoyed for nearly a century - but you won't see any water in it now.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But a paper its published alongside the announcement has not been peer reviewed - a process where it is reviewed by independent experts - and scientists the BBC spoke to wanted more information.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Ivan pulled on his coat as he bent to peer at the boy.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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