bellwether

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As an industry bellwether, TSMC’s results are often interpreted as a read-across for demand across the wider semiconductor and electronics supply chain.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Those screenings are a good bellwether for whether a child is struggling to see in class, said Chung with Western University.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

They believe the outcome bodes well for the eight bellwether trials set to follow in the months ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The group—regarded as a bellwether for U.K. retail—has accounted for $20 million of additional costs likely to arise from the conflict, including fuel and air freight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I’m to be the bellwether of the flock.

From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester