marker

Example Sentences

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The late 1990s dot-com boom provides an important marker.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Levine said recent studies show that a lower sperm count is associated with higher morbidity — meaning a low sperm count can be a marker of poor health in general.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Lee cautioned that sellers can easily fake their Certificate of Ingredients, or COI, put forth as a marker of confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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

I ground the marker over Mom and that ridiculous Star Trek costume.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas