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bird's-eye view



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A glowing Ferris wheel churned nearby, offering a bird’s-eye view of the main stage.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

For that reason, I suggest you enlist independent third-party help: a fee-only fiduciary who can give you a bird’s-eye view of your finances and who has no incentive to sell you another policy.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

"The bird's-eye view from drones gives us a huge boost in situational awareness," explained a spokesperson from the LFB.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2025

On Sunday, the researchers started by launching a drone from the pitching deck of their boat to get a bird’s-eye view of the large, dark shapes meandering lazily through the surf zone.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 14, 2025

I thought, “They sure have a bird’s-eye view of the town.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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