peer group

Example Sentences

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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

The U.S. is as the high end of the peer group, the Vaccine Integrity Project said.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

The enthusiasm from this peer group gave the smart ring credibility, and she recommended it to her friends.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

Sophie is concerned that interactions between boys and girls are distant and impersonal in Ben's peer group.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

When you’re giving evidence in court, you’re unlikely to address the judge with “yaknowwhamean?”; and conversely the language you use in court would cause your peer group back on the street to fall about laughing.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith