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- noun Plural form of
peer . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
peer .
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Examples
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The eldeft ions of Scotch peers, particularly, were difqualified from being chofen in parliament for any part of Scotland; as was alfo a Scotch peer, if he was made a peer of Great Britain, from vo - ting for the fixteen peers* who at every new parlia - ment are elected to reprefent Scotland in the Bri - tifti houfe of Lords.
A new history of Scotland, from the earliest accounts to the present time 1770
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If unquestioned subservience to the beliefs and tastes of our peers is a prerequisite for contentment, only a sociopath would seek beauty.
Iris Erlingsdottir: Axing Art$ And Humanitie$ Iris Erlingsdottir 2010
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We are all individuals, but common among my peers is the ability of free thought!
I’m Here For An Argument. No You’re Not! Yes I am! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010
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If unquestioned subservience to the beliefs and tastes of our peers is a prerequisite for contentment, only a sociopath would seek beauty.
Iris Erlingsdottir: Axing Art$ And Humanitie$ Iris Erlingsdottir 2010
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If unquestioned subservience to the beliefs and tastes of our peers is a prerequisite for contentment, only a sociopath would seek beauty.
Iris Erlingsdottir: Axing Art$ And Humanitie$ Iris Erlingsdottir 2010
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If unquestioned subservience to the beliefs and tastes of our peers is a prerequisite for contentment, only a sociopath would seek beauty.
Iris Erlingsdottir: Axing Art$ And Humanitie$ Iris Erlingsdottir 2010
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Furthermore, the confidence of his peers is the least important part of the equation.
Sources of Authority Ancient and Modern Newmania 2008
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But you might want to be VERY careful about what you say around the dinner table – remember, snitching on your peers is a gateway to informing on your parents!
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The story becomes the Labour reaction and (further on), the partial denial of the story and the fact that all four are Labour peers is relegated to the third sentence.
Protecting "the Party" Not a sheep 2009
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The cynic would say that the crime of these peers is to explicitely do what the majority of politicians have always done and always will do - make law in favour of their own interests.
Sunday Times: Labour peers offer to change laws for cash 2009
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