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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
Geographic protection is obsolete against global cyber threats, making the defense of sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, from energy to finance, paramount.
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Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
These economies lose their cheap labor advantage, but don’t have the domestic innovation to create the high-value sectors to compete with wealthier nations.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The additional capacity arrives as demand rises for power semiconductors across sectors.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Beyond the pavilion, the organizations plan to develop conference programming, trend content and networking initiatives that can bring together companies from both sectors.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Ed Davidson, Chief Growth Officer for LIONS, discussed with Sportico how the growing intersection of sports and the creative marketing industry has fueled the expansion of Lions Sport, bringing together global leaders from both sectors.
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Mpalacio,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
The increase in oil prices has also affected diesel and fertilizer prices, creating a ripple effect through several sectors, including agriculture.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
The automaker can also use the sodium-iron technology for applications in the defense or mobility sectors.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Indeed, the report included recommendations for various demographics, sectors and industries.
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Brieanna J. Frank,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
These economies lose their cheap labor advantage, but don’t have the domestic innovation to create the high-value sectors to compete with wealthier nations.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The additional capacity arrives as demand rises for power semiconductors across sectors.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Beyond the pavilion, the organizations plan to develop conference programming, trend content and networking initiatives that can bring together companies from both sectors.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Ed Davidson, Chief Growth Officer for LIONS, discussed with Sportico how the growing intersection of sports and the creative marketing industry has fueled the expansion of Lions Sport, bringing together global leaders from both sectors.
—
Mpalacio,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
The increase in oil prices has also affected diesel and fertilizer prices, creating a ripple effect through several sectors, including agriculture.
—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
The automaker can also use the sodium-iron technology for applications in the defense or mobility sectors.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Indeed, the report included recommendations for various demographics, sectors and industries.
—
Brieanna J. Frank,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
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In some regions of the country, a lot of that household use is made up of outdoor use, like for watering lawns and filling pools.
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This unique alignment creates an unparalleled opportunity for travelers to combine eclipse viewing with meteor watching, especially in regions like Iceland or Spain, or even locally in North America by seeking dark skies after the partial eclipse.
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This is expected to continue based on current trends for regional startups as European energy and process industries segments embrace autonomous technologies, AI and low-to-zero carbon solutions.
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There have been earthquakes of this magnitude in the past that ruptured different segments of very long faults, creating the appearance of two different earthquakes but that were actually ruptures from the same event.
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Most technology platforms and banks have specific sections on their websites that provide advice on best practices, safety tips and channels for reporting suspicious or criminal behavior.
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To help identify which aspects to comment on, Ginexi provides a helpful breakdown of the different sections of the OMB’s proposal.
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Chicago has activated cooling centers throughout the city, including at community service centers, senior centers, libraries, city colleges and police districts.
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The bill passed the House after a handful of Republicans, including some from districts with large Haitian communities, joined Democrats in passing it.
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In the video, the LAPD officer can be heard citing California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n), a law that allows law enforcement to tow and impound vehicles parked in restricted zones.
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Many areas have been exempted for a variety of reasons, including lots in hillside fire zones and lots in Historic Protection Overlay Zones.
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“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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