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sector

[sek-ter] / ˈsɛk tər /


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Nia Rhys Jones from Anglesey has worked in the tourism sector for more than 30 years and said Easter is an important period marking the official start of the holiday season.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The sector added 686,000 jobs in 2025, accounting for more than all of the gains in nonfarm payrolls.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Find insight on Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, Novartis and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The tech sector is already slamming the brakes on some of its more lavish spending, and private consumer debts are piling up.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

He spread Wylan’s drawing of the prison sector between them.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo