barometer
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It will serve as a barometer of what will happen across the rest of the central belt.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The Fed views the PCE index as the most accurate barometer of U.S. inflation trends.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
While other costs such as insurance and services might rise quietly in the background, gas prices are broadcast on street corners, serving as a barometer for the broader economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
And as artificial intelligence and studio consolidation rock the business, the Oscars are an even more important barometer of the health of the movies themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
As he ambled around the course, the barometer in the track secretary’s office leaned toward rain.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing barometer
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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