bellwether

Example Sentences

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As the opening of “awards season,” it’s supposed to be a bellwether of the Oscars race, blah blah blah.

From Los Angeles Times

We’ll concern ourselves now with the nominations on the film side, as the guild’s awards are usually one of the most accurate bellwethers for the Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times

GM, the biggest automaker in the U.S. by sales and a bellwether for the U.S. industry, said Monday that sales fell 7% in the final quarter of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

Airline, trucking and railroad stocks are considered market bellwethers, given their vital roles in moving goods and raw materials that power the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before Wednesday’s report, some analysts pointed to Oracle’s bonds as the bellwether for AI financing risks.

From MarketWatch