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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
The construction sector was hit particularly hard.
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Elizabeth Cox, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
If enough sectors are generating that precautionary response simultaneously, the aggregate demand effect shows up in earnings results for consumer-facing businesses.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Meals on Wheels, the 72-year-old group that delivers food and companionship to the homes of elderly people, is not immune from the struggles facing America’s nonprofit sector.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 20 May 2026
The conflict has sent oil prices up by more than 50%, and the latest consumer and wholesale inflation data show price pressures have begun widening beyond the energy sector.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2026
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Elizabeth Cox, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
If enough sectors are generating that precautionary response simultaneously, the aggregate demand effect shows up in earnings results for consumer-facing businesses.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Meals on Wheels, the 72-year-old group that delivers food and companionship to the homes of elderly people, is not immune from the struggles facing America’s nonprofit sector.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 20 May 2026
The conflict has sent oil prices up by more than 50%, and the latest consumer and wholesale inflation data show price pressures have begun widening beyond the energy sector.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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Experts said that given finite defense resources, the capital, Kyiv – a main strategic target and the seat of government – would be expected to be better defended than other regions and less populated areas.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Nearby, the Rum Vault is a small room stashed with bottles and bottles of the spirit, arranged like a library according to the producing region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Outside of income, there are additional demographic considerations driving these trends within the segment of single female homeowners.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The result is a form of growth that may leave large segments of the workforce worse off even as the economy becomes more productive.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The senior escaped several jams to toss a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead JSerra past La Mirada 3-2 for its first section title.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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In the frozen food section, Deep Brands is serving Asian flavors to a diverse customer base that reflects the country, not just an Asian population, according to General Manager Kiernan Laughlin.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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But now that the bill is due, some policymakers are having to raise taxes, and in the worst cases, cut district budgets and lay off educators.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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The canyon sits within the larger Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area—120,000 acres of land with five different climatic zones, ranging from alpine to high desert.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Video replay showed that Vegas forward Brett Howden entered the offensive zone ahead of the puck before sending Stone in on a breakaway with a pass to the middle of the ice.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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