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industry

[in-duh-stree] / ˈɪn də stri /




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A boom in developments, service industry start-ups and university graduates, among other factors, has driven economic growth.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Asked whether she thought robots would revolutionise her industry, cleaner Lin did not seem too concerned.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Taking historical precedents for the build-out of new technologies into account, like the development of railroads or the automobile industry, the Goldman team thinks a more realistic figure for next year is $1.1 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The new outlook came as Lovesac continued to navigate industry headwinds during its fiscal first quarter, Chief Executive Shawn David Nelson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

At the time, there were more cases of pneumonia, typhus, and gangrene among button factory laborers than in any other industry.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell




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