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

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

But the stock barometer rallied yet again to finish back within the channel.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

"That makes me very hopeful that the Academy, the pinnacle and the barometer of the industry, is broadening."

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

She has no way to be sure, no barometer on which to measure such insubstantial things.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern