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industry

[in-duh-stree] / ˈɪn də stri /




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In a 1963 Canadian Parliamentary committee, for example, a witness from the chemical industry prominently cited it as reason chemical pesticides were required: to feed the approaching population explosion.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva similarly noted the AI boom's boost to global growth, but she told AFP that any slowdown in the industry "would be felt across the world".

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

However, some Hollywood veterans point out that the industry has fought over technology before.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Cliffs Chief Executive Lourenco Goncalves said the company hasn’t breached the law and that a temporary reduction in headcount is needed as it refocuses its operations to counter the pressure on the industry from tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

“The world is moving away from military ideals,” declared the influential British journal Review of Reviews, “and a period of peace, industry, and world-wide friendship is dawning.”

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Its operations span more than 100 countries and territories, providing both armed and unarmed security guards as well as different types of security technology across industries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Kim said he wants USC to build strong partnerships with Los Angeles industries, including entertainment, biotechnology, sports and “the new space economy.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Nashville has long been home to some of the most recognizable names in R&B and country music, but over the last few years, celebrities from a variety of industries have flocked to the Music City.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

ITV welcomed the letter and said the deal would help it "compete with global streaming platforms, benefiting viewers, advertisers and the UK creative industries".

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The government urged industries to provide sleeping accommodations for workers so that they would not have to return home during the strike.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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