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as in ranked
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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as in threw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
pegged the ball to the second baseman
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Recent Examples of pegged
The shows are pegged to a new compilation of rarities and fan favorites called From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
But as founder-CEO with a roughly 13% economic stake in the company, his fortune—pegged at $187 billion at Friday’s close—is already inextricably tied to Meta’s.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
For Gulf economies, being dollar-pegged remains a major risk on the inflation front, Iqbal said, adding that traditional safe havens — namely gold — have displayed characteristics more akin to a risk asset, shaped by the strengthening dollar and rising interest rate expectations.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
House Republicans had pegged it at 5%.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Organizers have pegged that gathering as the movement’s flagship event.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
On Sunday, White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett pegged the cost of the conflict at around $12 billion in the first two weeks of airstrikes alone.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Kuaishou says Kling had attracted more than 60 million creators worldwide by the end of 2025 and generated over 600 million videos, while outside estimates have pegged the platform at roughly 12 million monthly active users.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Why did Arquette randomly decide to bring N-word discourse into a conversation about her whole career in an interview pegged to The Moment?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
But as founder-CEO with a roughly 13% economic stake in the company, his fortune—pegged at $187 billion at Friday’s close—is already inextricably tied to Meta’s.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
For Gulf economies, being dollar-pegged remains a major risk on the inflation front, Iqbal said, adding that traditional safe havens — namely gold — have displayed characteristics more akin to a risk asset, shaped by the strengthening dollar and rising interest rate expectations.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
House Republicans had pegged it at 5%.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Organizers have pegged that gathering as the movement’s flagship event.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
On Sunday, White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett pegged the cost of the conflict at around $12 billion in the first two weeks of airstrikes alone.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Kuaishou says Kling had attracted more than 60 million creators worldwide by the end of 2025 and generated over 600 million videos, while outside estimates have pegged the platform at roughly 12 million monthly active users.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Why did Arquette randomly decide to bring N-word discourse into a conversation about her whole career in an interview pegged to The Moment?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pegged
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Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here are all nine official version of the ultimate Raging Bull ranked.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ohtani threw a total of 67⅓ innings last year (including the postseason) in his return from a second elbow surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Addiction itself was not officially classified as a disease until 1987.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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River Bend is classified as a village — instead of a city or other municipality — under Missouri law due to its small population size.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Freshman Jocelyn Monroe tossed a complete-game five-inning shutout, striking out 12, as the Grapevine Faith Lions rolled to a 10-0 run-rule triumph over the Fort Worth Southwest Christian Eagles in a TAPPS Division II District 1 contest Tuesday at Oak Grove Park.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine and walking three.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Black Chicagoans were relegated to deplorable housing like one room kitchenettes.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Rockies, who have now lost eight straight to Philadelphia dating back to last season, looked like a team that should be relegated compared to the two-time defending National League East champs, who have made four straight playoff appearances.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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An angry mob of white adults hurled slurs and spat on the high schoolers.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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The game was halted in the 35th minute and the announcer at Stade Pierre-Mauroy urged the Lille fans to stop the insults hurled at their opponents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the Obama Center artists, who will be grouped in a section called Embodiment, there are two other main sections at the fair.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 4 candidate landing sites are grouped around the south pole below Moretus at the extreme edge of the lunar disk, though only a glimpse of the most northerly sites such as Nobel Crater and Malapert Massif can be spotted when lunar libration is favorable.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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