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The term "bellwether" originates from the practice of placing a bell on a castrated ram (wether) in a flock of sheep. The ram, often leading the flock, would wear the bell, allowing shepherds to easily identify its location and follow the direction of the sheep. Over time, "bellwether" evolved to refer to anything that indicates trends or signals future outcomes, particularly in politics and economics. Thus, it symbolizes a leading indicator or a predictor of broader movements.
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When was Bellwether - novel - created?
Bellwether - novel - was created in 1996.
When was Bellwether Prize created?
Bellwether Prize was created in 2000.
When was Bellwether Services created?
Bellwether Services was created in 2001.
When was Bellwether Gallery created?
Bellwether Gallery was created in 1999.
When did Bellwether Gallery end?
Bellwether Gallery ended in 2009.
How do you use bellwether in a sentence?
the degree to which the paper is censored is a political bellwether.
How many pages does Bellwether - novel - have?
Bellwether - novel - has 247 pages.
What is the population of Bellwether Technology Corporation?
Bellwether Technology Corporation's population is 33.
What is the ISBN of Bellwether novel?
The ISBN of Bellwether - novel - is 0-553-37562-8.
When was Bellwether Technology Corporation created?
Bellwether Technology Corporation was created on 1980-08-01.
How do you spell the word 'bellwether'?
The word is spelled bellwether, just as you spelled it. It refers to a male sheep which leads the flock as it wears a bell.
What actors and actresses appeared in Bellwether - 2010?
The cast of Bellwether - 2010 includes: Jeff Meszaros as Adriel Annette Tilley as Jill
