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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
Over the past year, employment in the sector is down by nearly 80,000.
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The government has poured more than $26 billion into incentives for sectors like apparel, to reduce India’s reliance on imports and create a manufacturing powerhouse.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Success in sectors like manufacturing, tech, and tourism could take decades, Ratney said, but some measures have already exceeded expectations.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Demand for office space is increasing and that’s in direct correlation to rising corporate relocations and jobs across the professional, financial and tech sectors.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The government has poured more than $26 billion into incentives for sectors like apparel, to reduce India’s reliance on imports and create a manufacturing powerhouse.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Success in sectors like manufacturing, tech, and tourism could take decades, Ratney said, but some measures have already exceeded expectations.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Demand for office space is increasing and that’s in direct correlation to rising corporate relocations and jobs across the professional, financial and tech sectors.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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There’s something intrinsic about following that route from city to sea in a region where life and work and industry were dictated by the river for so long.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Paula’s other son, Jamie Deen, 58, recalls Lauer’s demeanor when questioning his mother during the segment.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The relative discount to its historical average, as well as some peers, reflects its heavier exposure to the more volatile NAND segment, recent market drawdowns, and historical concerns about earnings cyclicality.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The books are now located on the top shelves of adult nonfiction sections, with signs notifying patrons of the change.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Only 127 of Indiana's 351 public school districts — or 36% — submitted mandatory injury data for the statewide report.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The upset in a district long considered safe for Republicans has given Democrats a rare reason for optimism and a new pitch to national donors that Iowa deserves another look.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Kipona Festival is held annually and includes Native foods, crafts, dances, music, vendors, and a family fun zone, according to the city’s website.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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In that setting, Kelluu will demonstrate how its endurance and GNSS-denied navigation capabilities could support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in contested zones.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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