peg

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In that place at that hour, you might not peg him as the winner of a high-priced treasure hunt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

On an adjusted basis, Hilton boosted its projection to a range between $8.79 and $8.91 from a previous forecast of $8.65 to $8.77 a share, compared to the Wall Street peg of $9.04 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The UAE is facing pressure from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though experts say its economy so far is strong enough to maintain a dollar peg.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Foden was tireless, but this was England's equivalent of an ill-fitting square peg in a round hole.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

With a large key he tightened the wooden peg holding the newly repaired harp string.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander