bellwether
Example Sentences
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This week a bellwether trial begins in a flurry of lawsuits that seek to hold social-media platforms liable for sundry adolescent problems.
The Los Angeles trial is among a handful of bellwethers meant to clarify the uncharted legal terrain.
From Los Angeles Times
The case being heard in the 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 case is the first of several bellwether trials planned in California, which are designed to serve as tests of evidence and how juries react.
Copper’s price is a bellwether for economic activity, with industrial applications making up almost 100% of its end use.
From Barron's
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