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industry

[in-duh-stree] / ˈɪn də stri /




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A boom in developments, service industry start-ups and university graduates, among other factors, has driven economic growth.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Taking historical precedents for the build-out of new technologies into account, like the development of railroads or the automobile industry, the Goldman team thinks a more realistic figure for next year is $1.1 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The new outlook came as Lovesac continued to navigate industry headwinds during its fiscal first quarter, Chief Executive Shawn David Nelson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“The whole industry hinges on SpaceX’s ability to execute on Starship,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It had weathered a bad stretch for its industry, in the late 1990s, during which several of its competitors collapsed.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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