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▸ noun: (idiomatic) Something whose sensitivity to adverse conditions makes it a useful early indicator of such conditions; something which warns of the coming of a greater danger or trouble by a deterioration in its health or welfare.
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▸ noun: (idiomatic) Something whose sensitivity to adverse conditions makes it a useful early indicator of such conditions; something which warns of the coming of a greater danger or trouble by a deterioration in its health or welfare.
Similar:
nota bene,
candidate,
announceable,
definite maybe,
conducer,
safe bet,
the thing,
weather eye,
dead cert,
needful,
more...
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