marker

Example Sentences

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A living marker of African history that existed long before it was formally documented.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

This fundraising is typically a reliable marker of whether a candidate has a realistic chance of winning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Using this marker, the researchers observed a dramatic shift with age.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

That shift is a marker of educational and professional progress, while also a catalyst for class divergence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I grab a marker and write a new message under my last one.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks