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industry

[in-duh-stree] / ˈɪn də stri /




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He later became one of the defining figures of Nigeria's film industry, appearing in numerous Nigerian productions and earning recognition for his commanding screen presence and versatility.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

The market reaction Monday to a proposed slowdown by industry leaders for safety reasons was telling.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

It would be wise to think about this deal not as an effort to make the entertainment industry more efficient, or to create better movies and TV.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

The other industry rep is a Ph.D. and former director of the United States Geological Survey.

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

But in all branches of industry—and death is an industry, my young friend, make no mistake about that—one makes one’s money from operating in bulk, from buying in quantity, from centralizing one’s operations.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

Sales were up in three of the seven wholesale industries tracked by Statistics Canada, which representeed half of all sector trade during the month.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

“The AI genie is out of the bottle,” Tengler wrote in a Monday note, highlighting that AI adoption is occurring across diverse industries outside of tech and leading to productivity improvements.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

In a statement, Harper Adams' vice-chancellor, professor Ken Sloan, said he is "delighted" to see "distinguished people" from Shropshire and specialist industries being recognised.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Social media platforms are littered with cheering sections gleefully anticipating mass unemployment in creative industries.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

The government urged industries to provide sleeping accommodations for workers so that they would not have to return home during the strike.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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