bellwether
Example Sentences
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The case being heard in California state court is being called a "bellwether" proceeding because its outcome could set the tone for a tidal wave of similar litigation across the United States.
From Barron's
The market at Sundance has traditionally been viewed as a bellwether for the indie film business.
From Los Angeles Times
But its core fashion and leather goods division—which houses brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior and is considered a bellwether for the luxury industry—posted a 3% drop in organic sales.
This week a bellwether trial begins in a flurry of lawsuits that seek to hold social-media platforms liable for sundry adolescent problems.
The Los Angeles trial is among a handful of bellwethers meant to clarify the uncharted legal terrain.
From Los Angeles Times
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