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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
She is widely known for her leadership in both higher education and corporate sectors.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Drone economy expands The development of Tianma-1000 aligns with China’s strategic push to expand its low-altitude economy, identified as a key growth sector.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Practical edits are possible while the Sun and Chiron collide across your imagination sector and your tender 8th house.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Plenty of experts consider the tech sector overvalued, but expectations for future earnings remain sky-high.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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The location of the place called Tarshish in the Hebrew Bible is thought to refer to Tartessus, a region in modern Spain beyond the Pillars of Herakles (Strait of Gibraltar) northwest of the early Phoenician colony of Gadir (Cádiz).—
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Of course, HOAs will differ by region and community, but most require approval for updates to the home’s exterior.—
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
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Netflix is third in that list, and the huge response to Stranger Things‘ final segment over Christmas is likely to have driven engagement higher since the study was conducted.—
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The victim then fell into the seating section below.—
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The comment section of the reality TV star's post was flooded with congratulatory messages, while Sutherland has not yet shared the baby announcement on his social media.—
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Walsh thinks that if HJR 4209 were to pass, costly lawsuits would follow the loss of Republican districts.—
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The idea is that districts could better coordinate and share some of the more expensive and difficult-to-find resources, such as speech language pathologists or school psychologists.—
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The pilot program, if passed, would run for 18 months, and the new zone would be between Market and Folsom streets and South Van Ness Avenue and Third Street.—
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Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water.—
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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