bellwether

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Snap and TikTok settled that case just prior to that trial, which was a bellwether case for similar lawsuits brought in state court.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But stock market impact won’t be lacking as the world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, announces earnings on Wednesday, and U.S. consumer bellwether, Walmart, reports results on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The company, regarded as a bellwether for the British retail sector logged a 6.2% increase in full-price sales for the first quarter ended May 2, better than the 4% rise it had anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

KGM’s lawyers employed the unique theory of product liability, which will serve as a bellwether strategy for the many future social media addiction cases.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

We think in flocks and once in the flock we go wherever the bellwether leads us.

From Leaves in the Wind by Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George)