weather vane

Example Sentences

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There are weather vanes with more firmly fixed positions.

From Los Angeles Times

Long an integral part of the social calendar, Germany’s roughly 500 Christmas markets have renewed importance as weather vanes of the national mood.

From New York Times

Others say she’s a weather vane, pivoting when it suits her advancement.

From Washington Post

The City Council could prove that it’s better than a weather vane blown by special interests.

From Seattle Times

However, there is a much deeper symbolism in the bird on the weather vane flying over George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon.

From Washington Post