bellwether

Example Sentences

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It has been closely watched as a bellwether for how Taiwan manages the security of its semiconductor sector, which is increasingly viewed through the lens of geopolitics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Many investors—especially old-timers—see the transportation average as an economic bellwether, since so many goods travel by truck or rail.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

KGM’s lawyers employed the unique theory of product liability, which will serve as a bellwether strategy for the many future social media addiction cases.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

As an industry bellwether, TSMC’s results are often interpreted as a read-across for demand across the wider semiconductor and electronics supply chain.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

I’m to be the bellwether of the flock.

From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester