bellwether

Example Sentences

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The first bellwether there is set to begin in Oakland this summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Nick Lichtenberg has used the technology to crank out 600 stories since rejoining Fortune in July, a potential bellwether for where much of the media business is headed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But they are not off the hook yet, as they will be defendants in several upcoming bellwether trials.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

That case is considered a bellwether that could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies across the United States.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"Because he's an old bellwether, that's why!" snapped Miss Sally Ruth, scandalized.

From Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man by Oemler, Marie Conway