1
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
This service provides companies in sectors like automotive, consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, and manufacturing, a reach from Louisville to West Coast markets including Los Angeles, Seattle and Salt Lake City, among others.
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Attorneys say the measure could disproportionately affect colleges and hospitals that rely on H-1B workers in areas such as nursing and engineering, sectors already facing shortages.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
While more than half of Europe's sectors were negative Monday morning, industrials, technology and mining stocks — three industries often seen as particularly sensitive to global trade tensions — were among the biggest gainers.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The minister highlighted that non-oil sectors now account for 56% of the national GDP, up from 40% at the program’s inception.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
And costs in other sectors, such as energy and packaging, have also driven up costs.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The deal highlights Washington’s push to secure critical minerals and rare earths outside China, a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, defense capabilities, and emerging technology sectors that rely on rare earth magnets.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
The thread itself will be available for sale to other brands, and early discussions are underway with other sportswear labels and with companies in the furniture and automotive sectors.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Crypto Is Cyclical An initial appeal of cryptoassets, especially for institutional investors and professional traders, was that the asset class often moved in a counter-cyclical manner that provided a hedge against volatility in other market sectors.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Attorneys say the measure could disproportionately affect colleges and hospitals that rely on H-1B workers in areas such as nursing and engineering, sectors already facing shortages.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
While more than half of Europe's sectors were negative Monday morning, industrials, technology and mining stocks — three industries often seen as particularly sensitive to global trade tensions — were among the biggest gainers.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The minister highlighted that non-oil sectors now account for 56% of the national GDP, up from 40% at the program’s inception.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
And costs in other sectors, such as energy and packaging, have also driven up costs.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The deal highlights Washington’s push to secure critical minerals and rare earths outside China, a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, defense capabilities, and emerging technology sectors that rely on rare earth magnets.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
The thread itself will be available for sale to other brands, and early discussions are underway with other sportswear labels and with companies in the furniture and automotive sectors.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Crypto Is Cyclical An initial appeal of cryptoassets, especially for institutional investors and professional traders, was that the asset class often moved in a counter-cyclical manner that provided a hedge against volatility in other market sectors.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
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The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued beach hazard statements for several regions along the West Coast as of early Tuesday, warning of both large breaking waves and sneaker waves.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Areas related to memory, emotion and sensory processing — like the hippocampus and parahippocampal regions — were especially affected, the study found.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Corning has a few other reporting segments, and those are tied to the television display, automotive, and life sciences industries.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The series centered around celebrity guests stopping by their kitchen and learning how to make dishes such as margarita pretzel bars, bread pudding and cranberry turkey chili in short video segments.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Imaging tools come into play The team then used imaging tools, such as hospital and micro-CT scans, thin sections, X-ray spectroscopy, clay analyses, and examination of the discovery site.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Surgeons operated on the boy, removing the magnets and damaged sections of his intestines.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Geren’s, McQueeney’s and Collier’s state legislative districts all include part of the school district.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Financing districts are typically scheduled to end years after the development is competed.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Qatar Airways' Al Mourjan Business Lounge blends modern aesthetics with traditional Qatari elements, and offers terrific dining options, private sleeping pods, luxury showers, and quiet zones.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The team says the process could one day help restore farmland, wetlands, and industrial zones that have long been written off as too contaminated to recover.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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