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as in segment
a part of a sphere of activity
The outlook for jobs in the health-care sector of the economy is excellent.
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Recent Examples of sector
In comparison, the country installed 298 MW of solar capacity in 2024 and 400 MW in 2023, reflecting a steady expansion of its photovoltaic sector over recent years.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Perhaps that’s why his administration keeps dangling — and then retracting — the prospect of special exceptions for undocumented immigrants who work in certain sectors.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In recent years, many companies like Midi and Evernow have entered the menopause business, a sector that some estimates say will reach about $600 billion value by 2030, to fill the longstanding gap in menopause care and knowledge.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Sep. 2025
But the Covid-19 crisis did a number on employment; the 43,542-worker strong manufacturing sector in February of 2020 declined by more than 13,000 within a matter of months.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Perhaps that’s why his administration keeps dangling — and then retracting — the prospect of special exceptions for undocumented immigrants who work in certain sectors.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In recent years, many companies like Midi and Evernow have entered the menopause business, a sector that some estimates say will reach about $600 billion value by 2030, to fill the longstanding gap in menopause care and knowledge.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Sep. 2025
But the Covid-19 crisis did a number on employment; the 43,542-worker strong manufacturing sector in February of 2020 declined by more than 13,000 within a matter of months.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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At least six Starbucks stores in the capital region are among those slated to close this weekend, as the company shutters underperforming locations across North America and eliminates 900 non-retail jobs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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At the end of his segment analyzing the developments of the last week and corporate players involved, Oliver used the opportunity to speak directly to Disney CEO Bob Iger.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The segment, which took place during fight weekend at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, has ignited heated debate across media platforms.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Construction in the section of Jackson Park, often described as Chicago’s equivalent of Central Park, has been slow.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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The book is divided into three sections, and each one begins with a character or characters finding a new house, and attaching so much hope to it.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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For House Republicans in swing districts, this could be a risky game — particularly those who have encouraged GOP leadership to move forward with a plan to address the expiring subsidies that won’t lead to skyrocketing healthcare costs for their constituents.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bailey argued that the district’s dispute with local police departments over its requirement that officers participate in diversity training — an impasse that resulted in some departments leaving schools without resource officers — had left students vulnerable.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Votes are only accepted during the initial Eastern and Central time zone broadcasts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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As Hughes is preparing to take the corner, Richards attacks the back-post zone and Munoz dashes towards the near post to occupy Kyle Walker-Peters.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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