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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

Plentiful jobs and potential six-figure incomes are luring workers to one sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Any pullbacks in energy stocks have been shallow and short-lived, technical analysis shows, reinforcing the underlying demand and keeping the sector as a clear market leader.

From Barron's • 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

“I have a map for this sector of Earth. I never go anywhere on your planet without a map.”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick