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

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

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The decision could be a bellwether, as the standard defense used by social-media companies that they are not liable for the third-party content hosted on their platforms was rejected.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The ruling in the Los Angeles bellwether case could have significant ramifications for Meta and a swath of other internet platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"What's the matter with the bellwether?" said Lane sententiously.

From The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories by Dunbar, Paul Laurence