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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 additional capacity arrives as demand rises for power semiconductors across sectors.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The Central African country is the world’s largest producer of cobalt and controls vast stores of copper, gold, and lithium; its mining sector is estimated to hold $24 trillion of mineral value.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Rather than viewing that as a negative for the sector, investors saw it as another reason that companies will need to spend more on cybersecurity.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
No corporation—or company of any size—can be an expert in so many technology sectors.
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Anis Uzzaman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The Central African country is the world’s largest producer of cobalt and controls vast stores of copper, gold, and lithium; its mining sector is estimated to hold $24 trillion of mineral value.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Rather than viewing that as a negative for the sector, investors saw it as another reason that companies will need to spend more on cybersecurity.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
No corporation—or company of any size—can be an expert in so many technology sectors.
—
Anis Uzzaman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for sector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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This region is particularly beautiful in the fall, when the leaves of willow, cottonwood, and aspen trees change color.
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More than 100 within the capital region have expressed interest but have not yet been connected to a group.
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In another segment of tonight’s episode, Sportico data reporter Lev Akabas and Sportico deputy editor Eben Novy-Williams talk about what led NBA All-Star Steph Curry to his new Li-Ning shoe deal.
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Managing Transitions Between Segments Focus first on mastering verbal signposts to manage the transition between segments.
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Despite sweltering, beating heat in the city on Friday, Philly's historic district was crowded, with sweating visittors flocking to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and The President's House.
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Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.
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Three hours before each World Cup match there, is a no-fly drone zone.
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Class 3 e-bikes are allowed to go up to 28 mph, which is fast enough to speed in a school zone.
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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