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sectoral

American  
[sek-ter-uhl] / ˈsɛk tər əl /

adjective

  1. relating to a sector or distinct major part of something, such as of the economy, the military, or the electorate.


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“The focus is likely to shift towards exemptions, country-specific negotiations, sectoral investigations and the risk of additional tariff rounds,” he added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Gov. Shin expressed cautious optimism on growth due to an artificial-intelligence boom, but noted risks of sectoral disparities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Canada’s minister in charge of U.S.-Canada trade, Dominic LeBlanc, said this week that progress on lifting the alcohol ban, which is under provincial jurisdiction, would be contingent on relief from U.S. sectoral tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

"On a sectoral level, both EU and UK energy people want to work more together because it makes a lot of sense. From a purely economic perspective everyone would benefit."

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

Organisational and sectoral requirements, awareness of digital preservation, resources available, and the nature of the digital object created place unique and specific demands on organisations.

From ERPANET Case Study: Project Gutenberg by ERPANET

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