| Drinking, and particularly the ability to hold a drink, is traditionally a barometer of masculinity. |
| The barometer was not developed to measure atmospheric pressure as it is used for today. |
| The barometer readings calculated in mega watts per hour indicate that the use of green electricity is increasing. |
| Weekend box office numbers have become the barometer by which a film's success is determined. |
| It's also a useful barometer for you and us to use in measuring our standards. |
| Nor does it count as an explanation of today's rainstorm to claim that it rained because a barometer reading decreased yesterday. |
