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lark

[lahrk] / lɑrk /


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"Instead of being a morning lark you're going to become more of a night owl," Casement explained.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

Stoppard announced himself with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” an absurdist lark that views “Hamlet” from the keyhole perspective of two courtiers jockeying for position in the new regime.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

Amy Poehler jokes that she started it as a lark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Jobless, with no gas or electricity at home, he says he joined the aragalaya for a lark.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

At the time it seemed like a lark: just a way to satisfy her curiosity, and get a nice meal in the bargain.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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