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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
This may result in few citations to employers in high-risk sectors, however, it shifts risk management to contracts, insurance and internal safety programs.
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Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Investment in the energy sector would indirectly benefit men, who make up the majority of the workforce.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Trucking, like many foundational sectors, is undergoing significant transformation.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Compare that to the story in the U.S., where the tech sector's biggest megacap stocks combined are worth over $20 trillion.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Investment in the energy sector would indirectly benefit men, who make up the majority of the workforce.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Trucking, like many foundational sectors, is undergoing significant transformation.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Compare that to the story in the U.S., where the tech sector's biggest megacap stocks combined are worth over $20 trillion.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
Noun
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The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in a region already on edge.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Everything Jackman cooks is an invitation to see this region in its most delicious light.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barinholtz and Hahn even presented the category for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, but didn't take the opportunity to name-drop Sal Saperstein at any point in their introductory segment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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This segment of the spacecraft provides power, propulsion, and other necessities to keep Cygnus operating in orbit.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And that means, for three years, West Ada has received a far bigger chunk of the money than every other district in the state.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins voted to continue mask mandates in Brevard County schools, even after the DeSantis administration directed districts to lift them, a stance that brought protests outside her home, threats against her family, and national media scrutiny.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Linebacker Christian Rozeboom was able to chase Etienne down the field, but that run essentially put the Jaguars in the red zone after one play in the series.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rip currents are the deadliest of surf-zone dangers, making up the majority of deaths among beach swimmers every year, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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