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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
Saturn in Aries begins its retrograde in your intimacy sector on July 13th.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Sources emphasized that those four didn’t constitute a complete list and noted the governor has deep ties to the private and philanthropic sectors, as well as across government.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Her background and communications expertise are in the K–12 and higher education sectors.
—Megan Kuhfeld, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
The talent pool is also limited, particularly in specialized sectors where deep expertise is non-negotiable.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Sources emphasized that those four didn’t constitute a complete list and noted the governor has deep ties to the private and philanthropic sectors, as well as across government.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Her background and communications expertise are in the K–12 and higher education sectors.
—Megan Kuhfeld, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
The talent pool is also limited, particularly in specialized sectors where deep expertise is non-negotiable.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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Regulatory compliance complexity varies by region and industry.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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That was the largest acquisition in the company’s history, aimed at helping Home Depot win a much bigger share of the mammoth professional-contractors segment.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Rise’s sunroom and patio are next to a large lawn and greenspace that replaced a segment of parking lot.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Three sections of the roof at Seabrook Brothers & Sons caved in around 1:30 p.m., NJ.com reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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His eyes dart over to a curtained section of the wall.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Working to ensure the district meets requirements in the district's corrective action plan with the state Department of Public Instruction to submit missing financial data and improve the district's financial reporting practices.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Implementing the air district’s network of monitors in Imperial Beach, Nestor and San Ysidro and its advisory system were some of the first significant efforts by a public agency to acknowledge the experiences of local communities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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In the first month of enforcement in the Clear Path work zone, more than 25,000 first-violation warnings were issued, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Outdoors, the original Collins-era pool remains—refreshed, of course—now paired with a hot tub, a full outdoor kitchen and multiple lounge zones.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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