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canary in the coal mine

The correct spelling is canary in the coal mine.

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noun

Say it like: Can-aree- in- th-e c-oal- mi-ne

The correct spelling is canary in the coal mine. Something whose sensitivity to adverse conditions makes it a useful early indicator of such conditions; something which warns of the coming of greater danger or trouble by a det…

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noun

  1. 1.Something whose sensitivity to adverse conditions makes it a useful early indicator of such conditions; something which warns of the coming of greater danger or trouble by a deterioration in its health or welfare.

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