"The most reliable predictor is past success on the job."

The American officials also make clear that their views are based on economic theory, not always a reliable predictor of behavior.

Group identity is simply no longer a reliable predictor of voting behavior.

Stock prices are considered one of the more reliable predictors of the economy.

We know those days were not reliable predictors of our future success.

The newest data from the study show even total cholesterol levels are reliable predictors of heart disease in people over 65.

It is far from a reliable predictor of the eventual nominee.

A low score is a reliable predictor of more heart problems to come.

The stock market is said to be one of the more reliable predictors of business conditions.

Another reason is that historical trends are not reliable predictors of future events, though they might hold true for a while.