growth industry
noun
: a business that has become increasingly popular or profitable
also
: an interest or activity that is increasingly popular or trendy
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Our aging population is creating more urgent needs for healthcare and social assistance/social service workers, an area that Jobs and Skills Australia cites as the largest growth industry.
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Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Through her efforts, Lisa has built a legacy of bolstering youth career readiness in key growth industries.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Public-private partnerships ensure value in infrastructure projects, and growth industries like tech and defense are nurtured to deliver economic returns.
—Matt Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Moore himself is a millionaire, with a particularly large investment in a company that specializes in marijuana products, a growth industry in Maryland and elsewhere.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Through her efforts, Lisa has built a legacy of bolstering youth career readiness in key growth industries.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Public-private partnerships ensure value in infrastructure projects, and growth industries like tech and defense are nurtured to deliver economic returns.
—Matt Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Moore himself is a millionaire, with a particularly large investment in a company that specializes in marijuana products, a growth industry in Maryland and elsewhere.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Growth industry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20industry. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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