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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
If Harris wins and Democrats control Congress, progressive policymaking could transform every sector.
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Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Activity in China’s services sector also accelerated in October, according to an independent index published Tuesday.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
Harris has largely portrayed the relationship with Beijing as a competition, vowing to ensure that the U.S. would come out on top as the global leader of this century at a time when China was charging ahead in key sectors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Her team is applying more metrics, going beyond traditional evaluations of consumer price impact to look broadly at how jobs and the overall sector would be affected.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Activity in China’s services sector also accelerated in October, according to an independent index published Tuesday.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
Harris has largely portrayed the relationship with Beijing as a competition, vowing to ensure that the U.S. would come out on top as the global leader of this century at a time when China was charging ahead in key sectors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Her team is applying more metrics, going beyond traditional evaluations of consumer price impact to look broadly at how jobs and the overall sector would be affected.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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The company maintains a tax holiday for a subsidiary in the APAC region, which contributed to a lower effective tax rate of 13.7% for the year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Washington sees Indonesia, the most populous country in Southeast Asia, as an important partner in a region where its rival Beijing has deep trade and investment ties.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In the next couple of years, the Big Three automakers (then Chrysler, GM and Ford) jumped into that segment and took over with the Plymouth Valiant, Chevrolet Corvair and Ford Falcon.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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For any that haven’t reached green, clicking the segment reveals exactly why and, in most cases, explains how to get a better score.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The school moved from 11th and Catharine to its current location on South Broad Street in 1997, and the section in front of the school was named Boyz II Men Boulevard in 2017.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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My suggestion is the California Democratic leaders hold town halls in each voting district and really listen to what the voters want before assuming blanket Trump opposition.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Voters were tasked with selecting four sanitary district directors from five candidates.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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All four states are in the Eastern time zone so will report votes before the central time WI or AZ and NV in Mountain time.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While most of Indiana is in the Eastern time zone, parts of the state are in Central time.Liam Quinn, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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