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sector

[sek-ter] / ˈsɛk tər /


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Brian Banks, a teacher at Hazelwood College, Newtownabbey, said it's a big debate in the sector, with different schools adapting different policies.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Officials from Alberta said the staggered increases would save its energy sector up to C$250 billion in compliance costs, and provide certainty to investors about the regulatory landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Stocks in the sector are slightly cheaper today than they were five years ago, trading at 18 times forward earnings, down from 19 times, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Stocks fell broadly, with the energy sector the lone bright spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Blake soon established a familiar routine, bringing reels of film to his KGB contact in the Soviet sector of the city.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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