bellwether

Example Sentences

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The social media addiction case is considered a bellwether that could shape the fate of thousands of other pending lawsuits, transforming the legal landscape for some of the world’s most powerful companies.

From Los Angeles Times

Kaley G.M.'s case is being treated as a bellwether proceeding whose outcome could set the tone for a wave of similar litigation across the United States.

From Barron's

The blockbuster case is being treated as a bellwether proceeding whose outcome could set the tone for a tidal wave of similar litigation across the United States.

From Barron's

One of the most critical retail bellwethers, restaurants, saw a slight decline in sales in December.

From MarketWatch

The case is being called a bellwether proceeding because its outcome could set the tone for a tidal wave of similar litigation across the United States.

From Barron's