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as in regions
a specific area or part of an area
They worked in the industrial sector of the city.
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as in segments
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 sectors
The effort reflects Beijing’s push to reduce its exposure to fragile overseas supply chains, as China remains the world’s largest consumer and importer of natural rubber, driven largely by its vast automotive and industrial sectors.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
The province has a unique political and cultural identity, driven by its strong energy and agricultural sectors, commitment to economic individualism, and low taxes.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
As in previous years, Kenya is the main destination for debt capital into African startups while fintech and clean energy companies remain the favorite sectors.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Tech Hub will be a place where startups, established businesses and students can collaborate on innovation work sectors including AI, fintech and cybersecurity.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Since 2000, electricity has become even more central to daily life in most of the world, while its foundational importance to the most dynamic sectors in global markets can hardly be doubted.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Swinburne has been consistently ranked among the top analysts in multiple sectors in a variety of investor polls, including a 2021 induction into the Institutional Investor All-America Research Team Hall of Fame.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Before joining the Fed, Warsh worked at Morgan Stanley in mergers and acquisitions and as an adviser to companies in critical sectors such as the manufacturing and tech sectors.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Electrification is accelerating across sectors, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping load profiles, and grids worldwide are under unprecedented strain.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
The province has a unique political and cultural identity, driven by its strong energy and agricultural sectors, commitment to economic individualism, and low taxes.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
As in previous years, Kenya is the main destination for debt capital into African startups while fintech and clean energy companies remain the favorite sectors.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Tech Hub will be a place where startups, established businesses and students can collaborate on innovation work sectors including AI, fintech and cybersecurity.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Since 2000, electricity has become even more central to daily life in most of the world, while its foundational importance to the most dynamic sectors in global markets can hardly be doubted.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Swinburne has been consistently ranked among the top analysts in multiple sectors in a variety of investor polls, including a 2021 induction into the Institutional Investor All-America Research Team Hall of Fame.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Before joining the Fed, Warsh worked at Morgan Stanley in mergers and acquisitions and as an adviser to companies in critical sectors such as the manufacturing and tech sectors.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Electrification is accelerating across sectors, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping load profiles, and grids worldwide are under unprecedented strain.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
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This indicates that this exotic type of deformation should not be neglected in regions where it is known to occur, even if its presence cannot be unambiguously inferred through laser spectroscopy, according to the study.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Nigeria is in the grip of a complex security crisis, with an insurgency by Islamic militants in the northeast alongside a surge in kidnappings for ransom by gunmen across the northwest and north-central regions in the recent months.—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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In Dallas, the cultural shift has given rise to a booming resale market that has quickly become one of the city's most dynamic retail segments -- and that rise is expected to continue.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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At its supplier conference last December, CATL outlined plans to scale sodium-ion batteries across four major segments – battery swapping, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and energy storage – by 2026, positioning the chemistry as a core pillar of its future portfolio.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The field guides dedicate entire sections to cultural production, media engagement and rapid narrative dissemination following high-profile incidents.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Why do some colored sections feel more balanced than others?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The outbreak is the seventh documented in India and the third in West Bengal, where outbreaks in 2001 and 2007 were in districts bordering Bangladesh, which reports outbreaks almost annually, the WHO said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Before Area 1, he was assigned to Area 4, which covers the Ogden, Harrison and Austin districts, three of CPD’s most violent.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There are also hybrids for everyday wear on farms and ranches that feature functional bottoms, durable outsoles and flex zones for comfort.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some are stationary, usually near security zones or public institutions, but others are mobile.—
CNN,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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