bellwether
Example Sentences
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But what they still lack is a sustained rebound in tech stocks—the bellwether sector that has powered the S&P 500 throughout the bull market that began in late 2022.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
They believe the outcome bodes well for the eight bellwether trials set to follow in the months ahead.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Keep small-caps on your radar, though, and not just because of their bellwether status.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
That case is considered a bellwether that could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies across the United States.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
I’ve got wool on me now like a bellwether, and I’m shaggy at the flanks like a wolf.
From Claim Number One by Ogden, George W. (George Washington)
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.