growth area

noun

: an area of business that is becoming larger and more successful
Children's books are a growth area in the publishing industry.

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In a pitch deck circulated to investors earlier this year, potential investor Highmount Capital noted The Daily Wire’s strong ecommerce and merchandising presence as a potential growth area for the business. Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 July 2026 The largest prescription growth area in the last year for state employees and retirees was for weight loss drugs; total state spending exceeded $150 million. Amy Anderson, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026 If a child is going through a growth spurt and struggling with growth area stress, parents can ask their coach about modifying training, usually meaning reducing rapid directional changes, playing on shorter fields, and focusing more on strength and skill development rather than volume. Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 Analysts are optimistic about the bioprocessing setup, a key growth area for Danaher. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth area

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“Growth area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20area. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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