bellwether

Example Sentences

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In downtown Buenos Aires, the steel-enforced vault of Ingot, a company that rents out thousands of safe-deposit boxes, serves as a bellwether for confidence in the government.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

This week a bellwether trial begins in a flurry of lawsuits that seek to hold social-media platforms liable for sundry adolescent problems.

From The Wall Street Journal