service industry
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A woman in a service industry, an immigrant to America from Eastern Europe who’s been here about 20 years, took me aside recently.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
Hungary's film service industry started taking off in 2004, following the adoption of a scheme allowing film projects to register for a cash rebate.
From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025
Some, including herself, work in the service industry, manufacturing or construction, she said, and some people share apartments to get by.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
During the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Americans were more likely to work in the service industry or in front-line positions, and in turn were at greater risk for COVID-19 exposures and infections.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024
During the past decade, as Hong Kong's manufacturing industry moved to the mainland, its service industry has grown rapidly and now accounts for 91% of the territory's GDP.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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