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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
These are all factors demanding notice from small investors contemplating adding these sectors to their retirement funds.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 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 countdown of all the cobbled sectors, the five-star difficulty rating, the dust and the mechanicals.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Nine of 11 sectors are expected to see year-over-year earnings growth.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The annual gathering, organized by Media Partners Asia, has confirmed a first wave of 37 speakers drawn from across the streaming, broadcast, sports and technology sectors.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The applicable resale facilitation fees are aligned with industry standards across North American sports and entertainment sectors.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
That means leaning into AI where risk is appropriately priced — while recognizing that many of tomorrow’s great public companies will emerge from sectors and business models that attract far less attention today.
—Matt Witheiler, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Cocoa beans have been the biggest driver for price increases, but rising costs in other sectors like packaging and energy have also played a role in chocolate’s heftier price tag.
—Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 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 countdown of all the cobbled sectors, the five-star difficulty rating, the dust and the mechanicals.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Nine of 11 sectors are expected to see year-over-year earnings growth.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The annual gathering, organized by Media Partners Asia, has confirmed a first wave of 37 speakers drawn from across the streaming, broadcast, sports and technology sectors.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The applicable resale facilitation fees are aligned with industry standards across North American sports and entertainment sectors.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
That means leaning into AI where risk is appropriately priced — while recognizing that many of tomorrow’s great public companies will emerge from sectors and business models that attract far less attention today.
—Matt Witheiler, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Cocoa beans have been the biggest driver for price increases, but rising costs in other sectors like packaging and energy have also played a role in chocolate’s heftier price tag.
—Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
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The researchers propose that these binaries likely form in crowded regions like globular clusters, where many stars and black holes interact.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over the past few years, Chinese automakers were already expanding EV development and production while growing exports faster than American or European rivals, offering cheaper models and gaining ground in regions like Southeast Asia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even short, regular walks – whether around your neighborhood or broken into 10-to-15-minute segments throughout the day – can improve cardiovascular health, boost mood and support digestion.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Reentry was one of the riskiest segments of the journey.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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The text is divided into three chronological sections in Annette Susannah Beveridge’s English translation (1922), reflecting the three territories Babur ruled in succession.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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On Actress records, dreary passages are drawn out for long periods of time, and pretty sections are shattered by digital noise and detritus.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, the Miami City Commission deferred voting on two commissioners’ requests to fund affordable housing and parks in their districts after officials quarreled over which areas in the city have the most pressing needs, an argument that cut to the core of the wealth divide in Miami.—
Tess Riski
April 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gerrymandered districts give lopsided influence to the rural countryside, traditionally fertile territory for Fidesz.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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His visit came one day after FEMA announced $26 million to buy out 75 homes in North Carolina — a move aimed at helping families relocate out of high-risk flood zones and clearing the way for long-term mitigation.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Among the many features that make the tower impressive is its nine different indoor zones, each with its own atrium, garden, and cafes.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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