industries

Example Sentences

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The decline in the timber and paper industries, once significant employers in the region, also dented the local economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

This situation will likely expand China’s existing investments in these industries in Africa and increase demand for Chinese products such as solar panels, inverters and batteries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The White House document claimed they had discussed Chinese investment in U.S. industries, purchases of U.S. oil and agricultural products, and ending the flow of fentanyl precursors into the U.S.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

At least for now, Starlink is a watch item for airline investors and an example of how space-based technology is changing industries and consumer experiences.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The city’s newspapers loved to crow about the startling increase in the number of workers employed by Chicago’s industries, especially meat-packing.

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