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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
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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When the itinerant Athletics chose the Sacramento area as their temporary home, local officials hoped the team’s stay would serve as a showcase for Major League Baseball — as proof that California’s capital region should someday host a team full-time.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Strikes in the southwestern region have intensified in recent days.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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By making intelligent-driving functions available across more vehicle segments, the company hopes to accelerate adoption and establish a stronger position in both domestic and international markets.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Before modern Italy was formed, in 1861, France had claimed territories on nearly every continent, imposed its language and culture around the globe, and has since granted French citizenship to certain segments of its colonized populations.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 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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In a moment when teacher shortages are straining districts everywhere, this finding deserves serious attention.—
Linda Darling-Hammond,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Looking at evidence from that trial, the court said plaintiffs challenging Alabama's map would probably be able to show the state legislature intentionally refused to create a second Black-majority district in an effort to dilute Black votes.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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After a pair of curveballs missed up in the zone, Rathbun laced a fastball that practically dented the right field wall.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Designate Specific Stations Designers James Mellan-Matulewicz and Becca Meyer recommend creating specific stations and micro-zones when hosting in a small apartment.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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