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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
Another key factor in Panther’s expansion are Cambodia’s several trade agreements, which are expected to boost the company’s export sector throughout the year.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
Cuban officials have previously blamed US economic sanctions, which increased under the previous administration of President Donald Trump, for further crippling an already ailing energy sector.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
But by and large, economists say tariffs, including retaliatory ones, lead to higher prices, fewer consumer choices, and job losses if targeted sectors are hit hard enough.
—Caitlin Babcock, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2025
The company continues to focus on its growth strategy, emphasizing the development of its quantum computing technology and expanding its customer base across various sectors.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
Cuban officials have previously blamed US economic sanctions, which increased under the previous administration of President Donald Trump, for further crippling an already ailing energy sector.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
But by and large, economists say tariffs, including retaliatory ones, lead to higher prices, fewer consumer choices, and job losses if targeted sectors are hit hard enough.
—Caitlin Babcock, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2025
The company continues to focus on its growth strategy, emphasizing the development of its quantum computing technology and expanding its customer base across various sectors.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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There is no one perfect time to plant tomatoes, as timing varies for gardeners in different regions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Many homes of Alawites were looted and then set on fire in different areas, two residents of Syria's coastal region told the AP from their hideouts.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to this excellent execution, Dell has issued guidance for Fiscal 2026, expecting the ISG segment to grow in the high teens.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Each segment showcases one of the crime scenes and explores horror subgenres along the way.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Archaeologists began excavating a central section of Ostia Antica, an archaeological park roughly 15 miles from downtown Rome, as part of ongoing research at the site, park officials said in a March 10 news release.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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In the comments section, many Reddit users applauded the groom for standing up for himself.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the same meeting on Monday, Robert Halverson was approved as the district’s new superintendent.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The investigation began in June 2019, just before Cooper was promoted to lieutenant in another district.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Finnish central bank chief is also a member of the governing board of the European Central Bank, which makes decisions on monetary policy for the euro zone.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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For Connecticut homeowners, DEEP recommends the following steps to protect family members and the home: Make a fire-safe zone around your house.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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