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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 issue has come to the attention of President Donald Trump, who promised help for the agricultural sector in a Tuesday morning phone interview with CNBC.
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David Culver, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
The global macro-economic environment led to softer demand in challenging market conditions, with the company noting pressure on margins in the production sector.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Now in its 15th year, the Independent Music Awards celebrates artists and labels operating in the indie music sector.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Satellite Images Iran Reacts to New US 'Assault' The main wealth drivers for Russia's billionaires remain the metal, mining, oil, gas, and chemical sectors.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
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David Culver, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
The global macro-economic environment led to softer demand in challenging market conditions, with the company noting pressure on margins in the production sector.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Now in its 15th year, the Independent Music Awards celebrates artists and labels operating in the indie music sector.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Satellite Images Iran Reacts to New US 'Assault' The main wealth drivers for Russia's billionaires remain the metal, mining, oil, gas, and chemical sectors.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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One real-world example: A global REIT utilized AI to transcribe a board meeting featuring six speakers from diverse regions.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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James Gibbons, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Asia Pacific president, cited the success of similar bundling strategies in other regions as motivation for the Southeast Asian expansion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Game & Network Services segment also showed strong momentum, with sales rising 8% to $6.34 billion and operating income more than doubling to $1 billion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its blend of casual weirdness and ineffable showmanship — watch Carson slyly turn discomfort into comedy — distills the essence of late night better than any marquee guest or recurring segment.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sheriff’s deputies responded just before 10 p.m. Wednesday to a ShotSpotter alert activation near 42nd Street and Apostolo Circle in the Lemon Hill section of south Sacramento where the 14-year-old boy had been shot in the face, authorities said.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The bacteria was in water in a small section of the city water system near Monroe Fire Department Station 4 at 3907 Old Charlotte Highway, the city news release said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The agreement fully resolves all outstanding claims related to the legal dispute, according to the joint statement from the district and the school.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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There’s also a disparity across the fire districts who receive funding.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Daboll made his way down the sideline to watch with Dart as No. 3 quarterback Jameis Winston faced a third down in the red zone late in the third quarter.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Details on the election process are thin, but many citizens could be casting their votes in an active conflict zone or under the eyes of armed soldiers – a terrifying prospect that some say could lead to more violence.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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