pegging

Example Sentences

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Cody was most familiar with Pedretti’s performance in “You,” pegging the actor as an “intense brunet” that didn’t square at first with her interpretation of Cherry as an Anna Nicole Smith type.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

After Juventus dropped two points at home to Lazio on Sunday they sit fourth on 46 points with Roma now on level pegging, with 14 matches to go.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Hong Leong maintains a neutral rating on Malaysian gloves, pegging Top Glove, Hartalega and Kossan Rubber Industries at hold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Maybank maintains a negative rating on Malaysia petrochemicals sector, pegging Petronas Chemicals and Lotte Chemical Titan at sell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

“I suppose you are going to college soon? I see you pegging away at your books, no, I mean studying hard.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott