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as in regions
a specific area or part of an area
They worked in the industrial sector of the city.
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as in segments
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 sectors
The study focused on understanding the trends, challenges and opportunities these sectors expect to face over the next five years.
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Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The shift will need to be dramatic and draw on lessons and models for financing in sectors like global public health.
—Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The commission was proactive, met regularly, and included members from different political backgrounds and sectors.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Other sectors of Israel’s economy, while less important than tech, have been hit much harder.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Improvement on this can be made by looking to other sectors.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
More clarifications are expected to be announced for the property and legal sectors over the next few months, which involve providing guidance on beneficial ownership to lawyers as well as training real estate agents to look out for red flags.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Women remain noticeably underrepresented in the film and TV production sectors in many countries around the world, and Spain, Mexico, and Argentina are no different.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
The agriculture and construction sectors have struggled to fill gaps left by Palestinians whose work permits have been suspended since October last year, pushing up prices for fresh vegetables and leading to a steep decline in housebuilding.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The shift will need to be dramatic and draw on lessons and models for financing in sectors like global public health.
—Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The commission was proactive, met regularly, and included members from different political backgrounds and sectors.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Other sectors of Israel’s economy, while less important than tech, have been hit much harder.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Improvement on this can be made by looking to other sectors.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
More clarifications are expected to be announced for the property and legal sectors over the next few months, which involve providing guidance on beneficial ownership to lawyers as well as training real estate agents to look out for red flags.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Women remain noticeably underrepresented in the film and TV production sectors in many countries around the world, and Spain, Mexico, and Argentina are no different.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
The agriculture and construction sectors have struggled to fill gaps left by Palestinians whose work permits have been suspended since October last year, pushing up prices for fresh vegetables and leading to a steep decline in housebuilding.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
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The report suggests the unit was reassigned to fend off Ukraine’s invasion of the Russian border regions and may be replaced with less capable Russian servicemen.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Johnnie Walker Green Label - a 15-year-old blend of single malt whiskies from different regions of Scotland, offering a balance of herbal, fruity, and smoky flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both chambers of Congress are scheduled, however, to be in their home states and districts until after the election, as lawmakers focus on campaigning.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company has expanded its clientele to over 200 schools located in 21 different districts.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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My zones are mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and business development.Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many banks mandate flood insurance in high-risk zones as well, but that doesn't prevent some homeowners from dropping their coverage once their mortgage is paid off.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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