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Meanings of intensive industries in English

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Usage of intensive industries in English
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Opponents of the Commission plan have been led by energy intensive industries.
Reuters
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This is forcing companies to pay higher wages, especially in labor- intensive industries.
Reuters
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This is forcing companies to pay higher wages, especially in labour- intensive industries.
Reuters
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To spur on job growth, labor- intensive industries like construction need to expand.
Reuters
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We have to go for more knowledge- intensive industries rather than labour-intensive industries.
The Irish Times
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High electricity rates have contributed to stagnant investment and production in energy- intensive industries.
Reuters
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These jobs will usually be lost in low-skilled, labour- intensive industries supplying volatile markets.
The Irish Times
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Energy- intensive industries such as petrochemicals have also increased their gas consumption.
Reuters
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We've announced measures to help energy- intensive industries make the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Guardian
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Many labour- intensive industries are tied to tourism such as construction, food distribution and carpet-weaving.
Reuters
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Many labor- intensive industries are tied to tourism such as construction, food distribution and carpet-weaving.
Reuters
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It also detailed relief for energy- intensive industries and modernizing buildings to make them energy-efficient.
Reuters
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Such initiatives will become more important as water- intensive industries grow.
Reuters
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For large energy intensive industries this represents a very significant increase in their cost base.
The Irish Times
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Private entrepreneurs in China in capital intensive industries often go to local lenders for cash.
Reuters
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Low-tech, labour- intensive industries are in danger of being left behind in the current economic boom.
The Irish Times
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Intensive industries through the time
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Ireland
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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