barometer
Example Sentences
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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
Consumer confidence fell two points to minus 21 in March, the lowest point since April last year, according to research group GfK’s barometer, published Friday with the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
"That's the barometer... the gas prices for the general public."
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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
She has no way to be sure, no barometer on which to measure such insubstantial things.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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