industrial

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Banks and industrial stocks slipped as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 fell 1.2%, largely reversing gains made in the last session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

That meant only 13 primary schools received a full inspection unaffected by industrial action between 2018 and 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As part of industrial action short of strike during pay disputes in recent years, teachers had boycotted inspections.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

That actually matters more for the economy and inflation, since diesel is heavily used in transportation, agriculture, and industrial equipment operations.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

When the 586th arrived in their Yaks, the enemy planes dropped their bombs in a snow-covered field instead of on their populated industrial target, and beat a hasty retreat.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein