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bellwether

noun as in leader

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While on paper the final Test is a dead rubber, it could still serve as a crucial bellwether for next October – especially if it is the last time England play before then.

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Policy experts said the races were not only a bellwether for the 2026 midterms, but a strong signal that Americans support the clean energy transition.

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Virginia's leadership usually swings between Democrats and Republicans, meaning the outcome might serve as a bellwether for the electorate's mood going into next year's midterm elections.

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But historically, the fund has not been a bellwether on key Tesla votes.

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But historically, the fund has not been a bellwether on key Tesla votes.

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