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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 deal shows that, despite a troubled office market and hotel sector in the East Bay, investors still hunger for certain commercial real estate properties.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Wider impact Outside of the Middle East, repercussions from the conflict are likely to still be felt in the tech sector for some time.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
And sure enough, this week, American intelligence agencies warned that Iranian hackers are planning to target vulnerable technology used in the water and energy sectors.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The importance of a public fund for the independent film sector is significant.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Wider impact Outside of the Middle East, repercussions from the conflict are likely to still be felt in the tech sector for some time.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
And sure enough, this week, American intelligence agencies warned that Iranian hackers are planning to target vulnerable technology used in the water and energy sectors.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The importance of a public fund for the independent film sector is significant.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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Murillo also highlighted the broader environmental consequences, noting that the affected region lies within the Venezuelan Amazon and includes key watersheds that feed into the Amazon basin.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The reasons behind nationwide utility price hikes are complex and vary among regions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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With the Great Tang, BYD is aiming to capture a meaningful share of this fast-growing segment by combining long-range electrification, advanced chassis technologies, and a diverse mix of powertrain options.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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So, the way to be more complimentary in that segment was not to battle, not to push back, and try to out-Kool G Rap Big Pun on that record.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those attendees will have access to the Maize Rage section within the arena.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The victim lived with his mom in the University Heights section of the Bronx, about 3 miles from where he was killed.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The two measures in tandem will fund the district’s operating budget at a higher level without an additional burden to taxpayers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fuller beat Democrat Shawn Harris in the northwest Georgia district after the two advanced from a crowded field of candidates in a special election on March 10.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Wennberg won a puck battle deep in the Predators’ zone before William Eklund gained possession.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Public goals are a great way to nurture your reputation, especially under this exuberant trine between the Sun in your career zone and Jupiter in your empowered sign.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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