barometer

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The latter seems to be the best financial barometer of the state of the crisis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Legislative sessions are still underway in some states, and he pointed to Florida as a potential barometer for where laws on election administration might go in the months and years ahead.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The Adoption UK's 2025 barometer survey found 42% of respondents said they are facing severe challenges or in crisis - this figure is up from 38% the year before.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Nvidia’s annual developer conference, which is expected to draw 30,000 attendees, has become a barometer for artificial-intelligence appetite and adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The supply of hot dog buns, a key barometer of fan enthusiasm, was completely exhausted by early afternoon.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand