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sector

[sek-ter] / ˈsɛk tər /


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The country has undergone tremendous change in the past decade, as reforms have helped create a burgeoning private sector, loosened ultraconservative social strictures and tackled rampant corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Mhone says most autism support is provided by the non-governmental or charity sector.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"We have to use all the resources available to defend our industry, our economy, our farming sector and farmers," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The FS KKR Capital BDC bonds have some of the highest yields in the sector at around 7.5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Its members most dreaded being assigned to an especially bleak sector at the extreme south end of the park below the Agriculture Building.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson