bellwether

Example Sentences

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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

It has been closely watched as a bellwether for how Taiwan manages the security of its semiconductor sector, which is increasingly viewed through the lens of geopolitics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 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

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

"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