bellwether
Example Sentences
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The decision could be a bellwether, as the standard defense used by social-media companies that they are not liable for the third-party content hosted on their platforms was rejected.
From Barron's
Keep small-caps on your radar, though, and not just because of their bellwether status.
The group—regarded as a bellwether for U.K. retail—has accounted for $20 million of additional costs likely to arise from the conflict, including fuel and air freight.
The group—regarded as a bellwether for U.K. retail—has accounted for $20 million of additional costs likely to arise from the conflict, including fuel and air freight.
The ruling in the Los Angeles bellwether case could have significant ramifications for Meta and a swath of other internet platforms.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.