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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
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU has successfully scaled its solar and wind power sector, which last year combined to produce more electricity domestically than fossil fuel sources.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The worst performing sector year to date is healthcare, and there is every indication there is more downside ahead.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Service sector roles require a lifelike presence and personality.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
But the model of Dubai is really to get private-sector investment to come and be part of the success story.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The worst performing sector year to date is healthcare, and there is every indication there is more downside ahead.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Service sector roles require a lifelike presence and personality.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
But the model of Dubai is really to get private-sector investment to come and be part of the success story.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
Noun
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But cost pressures have escalated quickly in many regions.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Once repair is complete, growth hormone activates a brainstem region called the locus coeruleus, which gently nudges you toward waking.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The trio then shimmied back on to stage, with Coughlan and Fallon embracing as the madcap segment came to an end, and the show cut to a sketch in which Coughlan sent up her film The Faraway Tree with an explicit rap for studio executives.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese company has confirmed that the Great Tang EV is scheduled to officially reach the market in the first half of this year, expanding its presence in the large premium electric SUV segment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The area Surrounded by a ripple of hills in a relatively unknown section of the Serengeti National Park, there’s little risk of bumping into another vehicle close to camp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Assaidi lives in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, according to cops.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mary Brown retired after coaching boys and girls volleyball in the district for 19 years, including the past eight years with the Knights’ boys team.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Creating more majority-Republican districts but with thinner margins could dilute GOP advantages and give Democrats more opportunities to win seats, especially if there’s an anti-Trump backlash at the polls this year.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Muhammad is a tough cornerback who is versatile in both man and zone.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Coverage is the concern, with spotty zone awareness/spacing and the risk of being mismatched in man.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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