bellwether in Dutch
bellwether in Dutch is belhamel, trendsetter — bellwether means something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
bellwether in Dutch
belhamel
The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
trendsetter
What does "bellwether" mean?
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noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
"Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections."
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noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
"The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed."
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adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.
"Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn."
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bellwether in a sentence
- Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections.
- Housing starts are a bellwether for the wider economy.
- The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed.
- Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn.
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What is "bellwether" in Dutch?
"bellwether" in Dutch is belhamel, trendsetter. bellwether means: Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
How do you use "bellwether" in a sentence?
Example: "Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections." In Dutch, "bellwether" is belhamel, trendsetter.
Are there other ways to say "bellwether" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "bellwether": belhamel, trendsetter.
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