barometer
Example Sentences
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Catholics have long served as a barometer of acceptance for newcomers and the working class.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The latter seems to be the best financial barometer of the state of the crisis.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Many investors and tech analysts are watching the company closely as a barometer for the AI boom-or-bust debate due to the difficulty of the Stargate project.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
"That's the barometer... the gas prices for the general public."
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
As he ambled around the course, the barometer in the track secretary’s office leaned toward rain.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing barometer
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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