early bird
Example Sentences
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We live in a society that values hard work, where we’ve been told since we were small children that “the early bird gets the worm.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
Upon arrival, attendees can pick out personality stickers with phrases like coffee addict, plant lover and early bird.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
Dr Guillermo Navalón, the co-lead author of the study, said he was "awestruck" by the "one-of-a-kind" fossil which "lets us fully appreciate the anatomy of this early bird".
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024
Rick Miramontez is both a night owl and an early bird.
From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2024
“The early bird gets the worm,” said Nala.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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