bellwether
Pronunciation: ⁄ˈbɛlwɛðə(r)⁄
noun
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something that leads or indicates a trend:Basildon
is now the bellwether of Britain’s voting behaviour
skulk Pronunciation: ⁄ skʌlk ⁄ verb [no object] · keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive: don’t skulk outside the door like a spy! · [with adverbial of direction] move stealthily or furtively: he spent most of his time skulking about the corridors noun · a group of foxes: the skulk howls away into the night
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