Bellwether (disambiguation)

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A bellwether is an indicator of trends, often in the context of politics. The term is derived from the practice of placing a bell on the neck of a wether (castrated ram) at the head of a herd of sheep.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lisa Ko</span> American writer

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