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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 sector’s total market value has swelled to about $3.81 trillion, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
If not, the entire chip sector may now be in jeopardy.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Trump has singled out electric vehicle policies specifically and made several other changes in that sector, including barring California from implementing a ban on the sale of gasoline vehicles and stricter vehicle emissions standards.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
For example, the finance sector leader Washington Bankers Association (WBA) historically worked with third parties to provide training for entry-level finance positions.
—Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Reuters, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
If not, the entire chip sector may now be in jeopardy.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Trump has singled out electric vehicle policies specifically and made several other changes in that sector, including barring California from implementing a ban on the sale of gasoline vehicles and stricter vehicle emissions standards.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
For example, the finance sector leader Washington Bankers Association (WBA) historically worked with third parties to provide training for entry-level finance positions.
—Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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This exclusive 10-day photo workshop from Backcountry Journeys is all about photography, with two subjects: Spain's gorgeous region of Andalucía and the sun's corona above it.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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Just this week, scores of residents in Marchand Dessalines, a rural community in the Artibonite region, were forced out of their beds by armed gangs who invaded the community and set fire to the local police station before they were repelled by a self-defense group.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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Simultaneously, Russia's larger army is renewing its offensive along segments of the 620-mile front line, putting additional pressure on Ukrainian defenders.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The show is described as having a short-form format, combining breaking news, entertainment segments and viral videos.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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The historic burial ground, a roughly 25-acre site made up of four different sections, served as Indianapolis' first cemetery before its closure in the late 19th century.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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Summer is here, and Amazon just restocked its secret outlet section with deals galore to mark the season.—
Michelle Lau,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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In the Caribbean, Jamaica's Port Royal town—a historical district dating back to the 17th century—was also added to the list.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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The government also cited a long-standing DOJ policy prohibiting prosecutors from striking deals on behalf of other districts without written approval, which was never sought or granted in Epstein’s case.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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Tennessee is split between the Eastern and Central time zones.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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Active search and rescue operations are ongoing, and crews require a 100-yard clearance zone on both sides of the creeks.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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