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bellwether

[bel-weth-er] / ˈbɛlˌwɛð ər /


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Despite losing that bellwether, Meta continued to press the DSM argument in its filings in federal court.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

Tyson, a bellwether for the U.S. meat industry, has leaned on its chicken business to keep profits stable over the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

A first bellwether trial concluded in March, when a Los Angeles jury ordered Meta and Google to pay a 20-year-old woman, K.G.M.,

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The pair points to “Radio” as the album’s bellwether.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

The crowd does not imitate or follow its leader as sheep do a bellwether.

From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Robert Ezra Park

Real-estate leaders are watching a few key projects as bellwethers for whether the odd couple of Khan and Shorris will work.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

However, the wins may not be true bellwethers.

From Salon Feb. 23, 2026

The Los Angeles trial is among a handful of bellwethers meant to clarify the uncharted legal terrain.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 27, 2026

Magnificent Seven members Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Tesla are due this week, with other bellwethers including Texas Instruments, Boeing and Mastercard providing an idea about the state of the economy.

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

Themselves the victims of conditions, they were the bellwethers to millions of victims compelled to follow their leadership.

From The Grain of Dust by David Graham Phillips




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