bellwether

Example Sentences

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As an export-oriented economy with a small domestic market, Singapore is usually seen as a bellwether for international trade.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Meta, along with YouTube, declined to settle a bellwether case brought against them by a young woman who alleged her social media use had contributed to her mental health struggles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A bellwether trial for cases brought against Meta by US states is set to proceed in the same court starting in August.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Many investors—especially old-timers—see the transportation average as an economic bellwether, since so many goods travel by truck or rail.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 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