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sector

[sek-ter] / ˈsɛk tər /


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“Thousands of people are plaintiffs in this action, which names 18 public and private sector defendants. The City Attorney’s Office is responsible for defending the City and DWP in this lawsuit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Read: Micron, Intel drag the tech sector into a new bearish phase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The A$6.66 billion offer for Steadfast from Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment comes amid broader sector interest from private equity-backed consolidators, they tell clients in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The SpaceX IPO has generated enthusiasm across Southern California’s expanding aerospace and defense sector.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The Firefly universe was anchored in a sector adjacent to the Star Wars galaxy, with a detailed re-creation of the Star Trek universe in the sector adjacent to that.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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