residential sector

collocation in English

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residential
adjective
uk
/ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/us
/ˌrez.əˈden.ʃəl/
A residential road, area, etc. has only private houses, not offices ...
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sector
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsek.tər/us
/ˈsek.tɚ/
one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country ...
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(Definition ofresidentialandsectorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This, in practice, financially guaranteed theresidentialsector.
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However, expansion in the privateresidentialsectorwas based on weak foundations.
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In restricting the potential market for residential homes, the reforms have subsequently had lasting effects on the privateresidentialsector.
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Evidence from the survey suggests that existing trends will gradually change the size and structure of the localresidentialsector.
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Response rates were also typical, or somewhat better, than those achieved in studies investigating the privateresidentialsector, often seen as a closed-door industry.
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Thus, many conditions amenable to growth in the privateresidentialsectorwere in place in the early 1980s.
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During the 1980s, the privateresidentialsectorfor older persons enjoyed substantial financial support for the care of residents.
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Many other parties could speak with authority about the effect of care in the community policy on theresidentialsector, including employees of social services and staff in homes.
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In theresidentialsectorthere has traditionally been a rapid turnover of care staff, many of whom are young female workers engaged in seasonal or casual employment.
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In spite of the fact that theresidentialsectoris dominated by small business, the past 10 years have also witnessed the emergence of companies operating large numbers of homes.
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Within the privateresidentialsector, there is a wide range of types of property and provision.
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The total is expected to be around £300 million, most of which is expected to be spent on theresidentialsector.
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Why is it that they do not invest in theresidentialsector?
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It may also encourage pension funds and other institutions to invest directly in theresidentialsector.
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That is why we are working to restore quality, diversity and choice to theresidentialsector.
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It is not possible to forecast the number of places which will be provided in the independentresidentialsectorin 1988–89.
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Will he set his mind to the expansion of theresidentialsector?
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It wants that extension to embrace theresidentialsector, in which many of its members work.
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There has also been criticism from the privateresidentialsectorof inspection work carried out by the local authority.
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