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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 diverged in 2024, with companies such as Palantir surging to new highs as others languished.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Of the 11 sectors that make up the broad S&P 500 index, tech was one of the big losers, second only to the consumer discretionary sector, which is anchored by Amazon.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Pro-growth policies in the energy sector will restore the economically and strategically essential goal of American energy independence, a major achievement that Biden recklessly abandoned.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Still, Wall Street is losing interest in the sector, leery that builders’ sales incentives are eating into their profit margins and concerned about high borrowing costs.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 26 Dec. 2024
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Of the 11 sectors that make up the broad S&P 500 index, tech was one of the big losers, second only to the consumer discretionary sector, which is anchored by Amazon.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Pro-growth policies in the energy sector will restore the economically and strategically essential goal of American energy independence, a major achievement that Biden recklessly abandoned.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Still, Wall Street is losing interest in the sector, leery that builders’ sales incentives are eating into their profit margins and concerned about high borrowing costs.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sector
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Protective zones have been established for unaffected regions, with poultry farms in these areas undergoing multiple weekly tests.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mauricio Vidal has a keen eye for capturing the Caribbean region’s natural beauty, his formal framing giving careful attention to the way the environment really is a titular character here.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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As a result, the residential recycling segment of his business is rapidly growing, said Putegnat, 51.Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The anchor usually talks to his subjects for about 45 minutes to an hour, and then edits the conversation into a segment that lasts 7 and a half to 8 minutes.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Three tiered aft decks include a beach club, two pools, a gym, and a sauna, while the forward section is reserved for the owner’s suite with an office, dressing room, ensuite, and private foredeck.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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His most recent film, Belle (2021), was selected for the Cannes Première section at the 74th Cannes Film Festival, and has gone on to be his biggest box office success with $65 million worldwide.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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One principal said district insiders told her that 14 guns have been seized on campuses since the start of the school year through November.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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As a result, the Texas Railroad Commission has refused to plug it, claiming the responsibility -- and hefty price tag -- lies with the county water district.Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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But defenseman Ryan Ellis jumped to keep the puck in the offensive zone.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Insurance-giants dropped coverage in danger zones and warned about the growing challenge posed by climate change.Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Sector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sector. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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