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sector

[sek-ter] / ˈsɛk tər /


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The province, which has a large manufacturing and vehicle sector, has been among the hardest hit regions in this trade dispute.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

European indexes largely rose at market open, with the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 lifted by the banking sector.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

This has also created severe concentration in the sector, with 86 cents for every dollar of venture capital raised going to AI companies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Nine out of 10 of the most popular stocks for hedge funds are megacap tech companies and the ups and downs of the AI sector still drive their performance, their leverage and their positioning.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

It only told the Sixers which sector she was currently in.

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

Canada has been engaged in on-again, off-again trade negotiations with the US for over a year in pursuit of a deal that would see the US drop or reduce tariffs on these key sectors.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Carney said the the tariffs would take effect next month on the Tuesday after Labor Day, and would focus on sectors including steel, dairy, paper, electronics, appliances and agricultural equipment.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

That came despite Washington's offers for tariff reductions in sectors like steel and aluminum, he added in a statement.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

On the bond front, the BOJ is scheduled to make outright purchases of three sectors of Japan’s government debt on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

I take the long way through Batalla, through the sectors side roads and abandoned buildings, not stopping until I’m a good distance outside of military grounds.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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