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birdlike

[burd-lahyk] / ˈbɜrdˌlaɪk /


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Feathered creatures are a fascination of Ms. Davis as well, who uses prepared piano to accent birdlike sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Lader is slight, birdlike almost, with a focused, energetic, no-nonsense manner that made me correct my posture.

From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024

The researchers identified them as the birdlike raptor Citipes elegans; both lacked growth marks on the bones and so were probably less than 1 year old, weighing as much as a modern-day turkey.

From Science Magazine ● Dec. 7, 2023

The name stems from their majestic size, angular wings and birdlike flight.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2023

An image of her flashed into Meggie’s mind, watching her with her birdlike eyes.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke


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