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sector

noun as in area, subdivision

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Some sectors of the Dutch economy are warning that it is hampering their growth.

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In a statement, the EA said it welcomed the publication of the report, "which clearly reflects the scale of the financial challenges faced by the education sector".

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Its dominance of the sector is a key point of vulnerability in trade talks for the US, where many firms are rely on the materials.

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Activity in the agriculture, energy and transportation sectors were generally down.

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The sharp rise in interest rates further eroded office building values along with the broader commercial real-estate sector.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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